Ontario court upholds CEO's termination clause, dismisses bad faith claim against Batchewana First Nation
Key points
- The Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed the former CEO's entire claim on Oct. 13, 2026
- The court upheld the contract's termination clause
- She had sought $350,000 in lieu of notice plus $500,000 in punitive damages and was ordered to pay $24,500 in costs
Justice Chiappetta of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Oct. 13, 2026 dismissed a former CEO's claim against Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways, upholding her contract's termination clause. She had sought $350,000 in lieu of notice plus $500,000 in punitive damages. She must pay $24,500 in costs.
What employers should do
- Check that termination clauses in executive contracts are clearly worded
- Confirm termination clauses align with notice terms in offers
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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