Ross C. Shaw, Jr., Inc. v. Reynolds

Johnson, Judge.

Ross Shaw, as president of Ross C. Shaw, Jr., Inc., employed Beverly Reynolds under a three-year written contract providing that she would provide her "full time services” to the business of the company; that she would be paid at least $5,000 per month; and that her employment could be terminated prematurely only for “just cause.” Shaw terminated the contract after less than one year. Reynolds sued Shaw individually and Ross C. Shaw, Jr., Inc. (“the company”) for wrongful termination. Shaw individually moved for summary judgment, which was granted. Reynolds’ claim against the…