Webb v. SDT North America
JAMES SEAN WEBB
Law Firm / Organization
Levitt Sheikh LLP
Lawyer(s)

Puneet Tiwari

SDT NORTH AMERICA
Law Firm / Organization
Johnston Montgomery Watson
Lawyer(s)

John W. Montgomery

  • Facts: Webb was laid off in March 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic's onset. He claimed constructive dismissal, arguing no contract clause allowed layoffs. SDT deemed essential, did not recall Webb, leading him to seek legal action.
  • Issues: Applicability of summary judgment, nature of employment contract, Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL) applicability, impact of IDEL on common law, constructive dismissal presence, and damages.
  • Ruling: Summary judgment granted to Webb. Found constructively dismissed at common law. Employment contract lacked implied layoff term; IDEL did not preclude constructive dismissal claims.
  • Amount Awarded: $68,854.51 in damages to Webb.
Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-20-00000072-0000
Employment law
$ 68,855
Plaintiff