12 Oct 2022

Trigonakis v. Sky Regional Airlines Inc.

Firms involved

Self Represented, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

Appellant

GRIGORIOS TRIGONAKIS
Law Firm
Self Represented

Respondent

SKY REGIONAL AIRLINES INC.
Law Firm
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
Lawyer(s)

Grant R. Nuttall

John-Paul Alexandrowicz

  • Facts: Grigorios Trigonakis, a pilot, was removed from duty by Sky Regional Airlines Inc. due to reports of aggressive behavior. Trigonakis refused to cooperate with fitness for duty tests, leading to his dismissal.
  • Issues/Main Discussion: The appeal centered on the adjudicator's decision that Trigonakis' dismissal was unjust and awarded damages. The airline's judicial review argued the adjudicator failed to properly apply legislative and contractual standards.
  • Ruling: The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed Trigonakis' appeal, agreeing with the Federal Court that the adjudicator unreasonably applied the legal standards. It upheld the decision for a new adjudicator to re-decide the matter.
  • Amount Awarded: The appeal was dismissed with costs. Financial terms not specified.

Court

Federal Court of Appeal

Case Number

A-171-21

Practice Area

Labour & Employment Law

Amount

Winner

Respondent

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