American Turbine Technology, Inc. v. Omni Bancshares, Inc.

Lin this appeal, plaintiff, American Turbine Technology, Inc., seeks review of the district court’s July 14, 2016 judgment granting summary judgment in favor of defendant, Omni Bank, and dismissing plaintiffs action with prejudice. For the reasons that follow, we reverse this judgment and remand the matter for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Philip Pawlicki is the sole shareholder and president of American Turbine Technology, Inc. (“American”). Mr. Pawlicki hired Nicole Nicholas in 1999 as office coordinator and fired her in 2010 after discovering that she…