Duplantis v. Fullerton Dodge, Inc. (04CC11590)
Hon. Ron Bauer – Orange County Superior Court
EMPLOYMENT
Unlawful and Unfair Business Practices
Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy
Breach of Contract
Unpaid Wages in Violation of Labor Code §201
Fraud
False Promise
Negligent Misrepresentation
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
ATTORNEYS:
Plaintiff, Wayne Duplantis
Charles Matheis, Esq. (BEAM, BROBECK & WEST, LLP)
Defendant, Fullerton Dodge, Inc.
Elizabeth L. Kolar, Esq. (Kolar & Associates- Santa Ana, CA)
FACTS:
Plaintiff, Wayne Duplatis was an employee of Fullerton Dodge Inc. who sued the dealership for wrongful termination based on the allegation that he was offered employment at the dealership for as long as he desired. The dealership alleged he was an at-will employee. He further alleged that Fullerton Dodge engaged in “payment packing” resulting in his termination based upon retaliatory motives when he complained. Fullerton Dodge, Inc. denied all of Plaintiff’s allegations.
JURY TRIAL:
Plaintiff demanded over $500,000. Verdict for Plaintiff of $13,000.