Schub v. Bakers Mutual Insurance

This is a motion by the defendant for summary judgment. The plaintiff has cross-moved to amend its verified complaint. The action seeks damages for breach of an employment contract by a mutual casualty insurance company who discharged its general counsel after 14 years of service.

The original complaint alleges that in 1948 the parties entered into a written lifetime employment contract which, however, could be terminated by the company for good cause or by the plaintiff at any time. The plaintiff agreed to devote his best efforts as general counsel for the company and to refrain from engaging…