CALGARY, AB, April 22, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — For the first time in Alberta, a summary trial for wrongful dismissal awarded 2 years’ severance pay to a non-management employee. Mr. Steven Oostlander initially came to Osuji & Smith Lawyers with no knowledge of his rights after dedicating over half his life to one employer and being suddenly terminated. Charles Osuji, Amanda Jacinto, and the team at Osuji & Smith poured their hearts into the case, resulting in praiseworthy success.
What is a summary trial?
A summary trial is a legal trial using affidavits, expert reports, and written arguments instead of verbal arguments and other tools of a full trial. This alternative form of trial is intended to resolve a legal claim more quickly and more affordably than a full trial. It’s often used when it can be proven that one side of the argument has no realistic claim or defence, and therefore doesn’t require a full trial.
The Case: Oostlander v Cervus Equipment Corporation
Here’s an overview of the summary trial of Oostlander v Cervus Equipment Corporation.
In May 2018, Mr. Oostlander had worked for Cervus for 34 years as a heavy-duty mechanic, servicing agricultural equipment in Bassano, Alberta. Cervus decided to convert the Bassano location into a retail branch to sell equipment parts, so they notified Mr. Oostlander that his employment would be terminated 16 months later in September 2019.
However, as his termination date approached, Mr. Oostlander learned that the...
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