McLaughlin v. STERNBERG LANTERNS, INC.

The plaintiff, Donald McLaughlin, worked for the defendant Stern-berg Lanterns, Inc., d/b/a Sternberg Vintage Lighting (the defendant), as vice president of sales. On October 12, 2006, the defendant terminated the plaintiffs employment due to the plaintiffs failure to follow direct orders as well as due to shortcomings with his interpersonal skills and management style. The plaintiff subsequently filed a complaint in the circuit court of Du Page County, seeking to recover unpaid compensation. After both parties filed motions for summary judgment, the trial court granted the defendant’s motion…