Karas v. H. R. Laboratories, Inc.

This is an action for damages for breach of a contract of employment of plaintiff by defendant H. R. Laboratories, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the defendant, as its chief chemist, and for accrued salary. Recovery is also sought against the codefendant on its guarantee of performance. The contractual relationship commenced in 1932. On March 16, 1945, defendant, by written notice, exercised its option pursuant to the then current contract and renewed it for a period of five years commencing May 16, 1945, at a salary to plaintiff of $10,000 a year. Defendant also verbally promised plaintiff…