Worth v. Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

We must decide two issues in the instant case. The first is whether the lower courts correctly held that Worth was not entitled to the economic benefits provided in his employment agreement. The second is whether Worth should be indemnified for his legal expenses regardless of his success in enforcing the other provisions of the agreement. We answer both questions in the affirmative. Accordingly, the judgment of the court of appeals is affirmed in part and reversed in part.

Worth’s employment agreement provided that it would be binding on the successors and assigns of both parties.1 Huntington…