Shirley v. Lin

This case involves an action for breach of an alleged five-year employment contract. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Dr. Gerald Lin, and against the defendants, Sheridan W. Shirley, M.D., and "Sheridan W. Shirley, M.D., P.A." (hereinafter "the P.A."), the professional association through which Dr. Shirley practiced medicine. The jury awarded damages in the amounts of $25,000 against Dr. Shirley individually and $25,000 against the P.A. Dr. Shirley and the P.A. filed motions for J.N.O.V. and new trial, which were denied. They appealed and Dr. Lin cross-appealed.

The facts…