Iglhaut v. The City of New York

**City Employee Wins Mixed Ruling in Wrongful Termination Case** This case involved a former New York City employee named Iglhaut who sued the city after being fired. Iglhaut claimed the termination was wrongful, that the city broke his employment contract, and that he was fired in retaliation for some protected activity. The case went to trial, and the trial court ordered a new trial on certain issues. However, an appeals court partially overturned that decision. The appeals court said there should NOT be a new trial on whether the city was legally responsible for Iglhaut's lost future wages. But it agreed there should be a new trial specifically about how much money in damages Iglhaut should receive for those lost future wages. One judge on the appeals court disagreed with this decision, arguing the majority was improperly second-guessing the trial court's assessment of witness credibility. **What this means for workers:** This case shows that employment disputes can be complex and may require multiple court proceedings to resolve. Even when you win on some issues, you might still need to go back to court to determine the final outcome. Workers should understand that wrongful termination cases can take years to fully resolve.