Brown v. Suburban Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.S.

Plaintiff, Thomas K. Brown, M.D., a former employee of defendant corporation, Suburban Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.S., appeals a judgment in his favor but which denied him reasonable attorney's fees. Defendant corporation cross-appeals the same judgment, contesting the amount of the judgment. We affirm on defendant's cross appeal but reverse on plaintiff's appeal.

Dr. Brown commenced employment with defendant on October 1, 1977. During the first 3 months he was paid $3,000 per month. Early in 1978, plaintiff and defendant entered into a 5-year employment agreement, effective January 1, 1978.…