Olson v. GAF Corp.

Plaintiff filed an action at law seeking to recover money damages from defendant arising out of a prior employee-employer relationship. Plaintiff asserted that he was entitled to commissions for 1976, 1977 and part of 1978, vacation pay for 1977 and 1978, and compensation under a Special Severance and Stay Bonus Program (program).

Trial was held before a jury, and based upon the verdict, judgment was entered for plaintiff awarding him a commission for 1976, vacation pay for 1978 and compensation under the program, together with interest and attorney fees.

On appeal defendant contends the trial…