Chu v China Southern Airlines Company Limited
Paul Chu
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
China Southern Airlines Company Limited dba China Southern Airlines
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

Z. Yu

J. Liu

Plaintiff Paul Chu sought judgment for wrongful dismissal by defendant China Southern Airlines (CSA). He worked for CSA from 2008, increasing his responsibilities until being demoted in 2018. CSA terminated his employment in 2019, alleging misconduct without specifics. Chu claimed damages for wrongful dismissal, breach of duty, and punitive damages. He alleged a pattern of bad faith conduct by CSA. The court agreed with the plaintiff's claims and awarded $100,000 for punitive damages.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S1910486
Labour law
$ 100,000
Plaintiff