7th - 9th and 15th July 2014
START DATE
END DATE
8/28/2014
Dr. Charles Curtis-Thomas v. Bermuda Hospitals Board and Dr. Keith Chiappa
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The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION EMPLOYMENT LAW TORT LAW
Hellman J
Plaintiff in person
Ms. Stephanie Hanson Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Dr. Curtis-Thomas claimed damages for wrongful dismissal defamation and emotional distress against the Bermuda Hospitals Board and Dr. Chiappa citing issues such as being required to work for 21 days without a day off publication of a defamatory statement in his dismissal letter and alleged breaches of contract including lack of adequate orientation and being subjected to unfair treatment
SUMMARY:
Issues included wrongful dismissal defamation and emotional distress with outcomes focusing on contractual rights during probation qualified privilege in defamation and lack of evidence for emotional distress claims
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Dr. Charles Curtis-Thomas v. Bermuda Hospitals Board and Dr. Keith Chiappa
Dr. Curtis-Thomas claimed damages for wrongful dismissal defamation and emotional distress against the Bermuda Hospitals Board and Dr. Chiappa citing issues such as being required to work for 21 days without a day off publication of a defamatory statement in his dismissal letter and alleged breaches of contract including lack of adequate orientation and being subjected to unfair treatment