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Moore v. Kansas, State of, Secretary

D. Kan.September 5, 2019No. 2:18-cv-02329
Plaintiff WinStanley Magic Door, Inc.$12,400 awarded
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
440 Civil Rights: Other
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal
State
Kansas

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the lower courts' decisions and held that the Comparative Negligence Act modified the Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act, entitling the plaintiff to recover his full jury verdict percentage (40% or $12,400) from the non-settling defendant despite settling with another tortfeasor for $22,500.

What This Ruling Means

**Moore v. Kansas - Employment Contract Dispute** This case involved a worker who had a contract dispute with Stanley Magic Door, Inc. The worker sued for breach of contract, claiming the company failed to meet its obligations under their employment agreement. The court ruled in favor of the worker, awarding $12,400 in damages. The decision confirms that when employers break the terms of a valid employment contract, they must compensate workers for their losses. The court found that Stanley Magic Door had indeed breached its contractual duties to the employee. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling reinforces that employment contracts are legally binding documents that protect workers' rights. If your employer violates the terms of your contract - whether it involves pay, job duties, benefits, or working conditions - you may have grounds to sue for damages. The case shows that courts will hold employers accountable when they fail to honor their contractual commitments. Workers should keep copies of all employment agreements and document any instances where employers don't follow contract terms. If you believe your employer has breached your contract, consider consulting with an employment attorney to understand your options for recovering damages.

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