Schackleton v. Federal Signal Corp.

Gary R. Schackleton (plaintiff), employed as a commission salesman by Federal Signal Corporation (defendant), a nationwide company engaged in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of illuminated identification signs, brought this action in the circuit court of Cook County to recover unpaid sales commissions earned prior to his termination from his employment with defendant. Following a bench trial, the trial court entered judgment in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $18,160.94, plus interest and costs, but denied plaintiff’s request for attorney fees. The following issues are…