Ghanaian man drags Multinational company to court over contract termination; demands GHC2.2m
11th June 2019
A Ghanaian has dragged a multinational company, SGS Ghana Limited for wrongful termination of employment.
Dr David Egyepong is praying the High Court to award him more than GH¢2.2 million for being rendered unjustifiably jobless after 28 years of dedicated service to SGS Ghana Limited.
He is claiming redundancy payment of two months’ basic salary for each year served; a golden handshake of GH¢100,000; GH¢772.240 damages for wrongful termination of contract; GH¢462,888 being two years’ salary with benefits and outstanding terminal benefits of GH¢70,199.48.
The plaintiff is further praying for the award of GH¢600,000, being special damages for reputational harm, special damages of GH¢250,000 for emotional distress, interest on reliefs being sought, as well as costs, including solicitor’s fees.
Counsel for Dr Egyepong, Ms Esine Okudzeto, filed the writ of summons on his behalf on May 28, 2019.