Jeffrey v. Open Storage

Firms involved

Devry Smith Frank LLP, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Plaintiff

Simon Jeffrey

Law Firm

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Lawyer(s)

Charlie Fuhr

Defendant

Open Storage Solutions Inc.

Law Firm

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Lawyer(s)

Jonathan Pinkus

Facts: Jeffrey alleges constructive dismissal for not being reoffered employment post-COVID pandemic layoff. Open Storage claims Jeffrey abandoned his position. The dispute includes examination of key witnesses for discovery.
Issues/Main Discussion: The core of the case involves wrongful dismissal, determination of appropriate discovery representatives, and whether Jeffrey was constructively dismissed or abandoned his job.
Ruling: The court dismissed the defendant's motion to substitute a discovery witness, affirming the plaintiff's choice of witness as appropriate and knowledgeable on the matters in issue.
Amount Awarded: The plaintiff was awarded $10,000 in costs.

Court

Superior Court of Justice - Ontario

Case Number

CV-21-00669086-0000

Practice Area

Labour & Employment Law

Amount

$ 10,000

Winner

Plaintiff

Trial Start Date

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Jeffrey v. Open Storage.pdf

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