Selected Cases
Labor & Employment
Defense Victory in Public Institution Employee Dismissal Litigation
Overview
In a lawsuit filed by an employee of a public institution seeking confirmation of the invalidity of a dismissal (termination) decision, One Law Partners, LLC represented the employer and successfully secured a judgment dismissing all claims brought by the plaintiff.
Key Issues
- Whether the employee’s misconduct occurred and constituted valid grounds for disciplinary action
- Whether the level of discipline—dismissal—was appropriate and proportionate
- Credibility of evidence and the reasonableness of the employer’s internal assessment
Our Strategy
One Law Partners, LLC systematically reconstructed the internal investigation process and supporting evidence.
The firm emphasized:
- The seriousness and repeated nature of the employee’s misconduct
- The consistency of the disciplinary decision with established internal regulations and standards
- The rational basis for determining that dismissal fell within the reasonable scope of disciplinary discretion
Outcome & SignificanceThe court concluded that the dismissal did not constitute an abuse or excess of discretionary authority, and therefore rejected the employee’s claims in their entirety.This case serves as an important precedent for public institutions and employers generally, reaffirming the standards for:
- Establishing and proving disciplinary grounds, and
- Assessing the appropriateness of disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
It provides practical guidance for managing future HR and disciplinary disputes within public-sector and quasi-public organizations.
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