Background:

• Parties: Plaintiff - Joseph Grimaldi; Defendants - CF+D Custom Fireplace Design Inc., Vince Volpe.
• Issue: Wrongful dismissal claim by Grimaldi after termination without cause.

Key Points:

1. Employment Details:

   • Grimaldi, former senior project manager at CF+D, terminated under five months, received two weeks' severance.
   • Claimed share entitlement as per contract.

2. Contractual Dispute:

   • Agreement for Grimaldi to earn 1% of CF+D shares annually over five years.

3. Court Findings:

   • No ambiguity in share entitlement clause.
   • Reasonable notice period determined by Bardal factors: employment nature, service length, Grimaldi's age, and job market.

4. Damages Awarded:

   • Entitled to five months and two weeks' salary, benefits, and car allowance.
   • No entitlement to annual payment or shares due to short employment duration.

5. Director's Liability:

   • No personal liability established for Mr. Volpe.

Judgment:

• Grimaldi awarded damages for the appropriate notice period minus already paid severance.
• Claims against Volpe dismissed.

Conclusion:

• Grimaldi's wrongful dismissal claim partially upheld; share and annual payment claims denied.

No Financial terms were specifically stated in this case.