Willard Packaging Company, Inc. v. Javier

Appellant, Willard Packaging Company (“Willard”), and appellee, Demetrio Javier, formerly enjoyed an amicable employer-employee relationship. After Javier left Willard’s employment, Willard filed a breach of contract action in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County seeking to recover liquidated damages based upon the terms of an employment contract.

After a bench trial, the circuit court awarded appellant nominal damages of one dollar, rejecting appellant’s argument that it was entitled to liquidated damages of $50,000 pursuant to the terms of an employment contract. Disaffected with its…