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James F. Howell v. Town of Abington, Mark Jamieson, Janice McCarthy and E. Thomas Rogers
Date: 10-06-2009
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Court: Superior Court, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Plaintiff's Attorney: John G.H. Coster, Boston, Massachusetts
Defendant's Attorney: Leonard H. Kesten, Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, Boston, Massachusetts
Description:
James F. Howell sued the Town of Abington and Town Commissioners Mark Jamieson, Janice McCarthy and E. Thomas Rogers on age discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract and wrongful termination theories. Howell was the Sewer Department Superintendent from 1998 to 2005 and was paid $64,000 per year by the Town.
Defendants denied wrongdoing. Defendants also claimed that Plaintiff used his publicly provided desktop and laptop computers to store personal business information and nude photographs.
Defendants denied wrongdoing. Defendants also claimed that Plaintiff used his publicly provided desktop and laptop computers to store personal business information and nude photographs.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $405,000.00.
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What was the outcome of James F. Howell v. Town of Abington, Mark Jamieson, Janic...?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $405,000.00.
Which court heard James F. Howell v. Town of Abington, Mark Jamieson, Janic...?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, MA.
Who were the attorneys in James F. Howell v. Town of Abington, Mark Jamieson, Janic...?
Plaintiff's attorney: John G.H. Coster, Boston, Massachusetts. Defendant's attorney: Leonard H. Kesten, Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, Boston, Massachusetts.
When was James F. Howell v. Town of Abington, Mark Jamieson, Janic... decided?
This case was decided on October 6, 2009.