Hernandez v. Banco de las Americas

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

Appellant, Paul Hernandez, sued appellee, Banco de las Americas (now known as Banco de Internacional) for damages in connection with the bank’s alleged wrongful termination of his contract for employment. The bank had entered into a written contract to employ Mr. Hernandez for one year as its president. The bank, however, discharged Mr. Hernandez without cause five days after he had begun performing his duties as president. Mr. Hernandez filed a complaint alleging breach of contract, fraud, and libel. The trial court granted appellee Banco’s motion for directed verdict…