| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 337 |
| Hearing date | 30-Mar-15 - 2-Apr-15 (4 days) |
| Determination date | 30 October 2015 |
| Member | Robin Arthur |
| Representation | T Stevens, R Cahn ; P Wicks QC |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell and Ors |
| Other Parties | National Energy Ltd, Mitchell |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of remedies |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Total annualised loss to applicant caused by respondents’ breaches $1,021,209. Respondent to pay applicant damages, to be calculated using various discount factors to annualised losses over seven-year period. Interest payable. First respondent to pay $30,000 penalty for deliberate breaches of duties of fidelity, confidentiality and good faith. Second respondent to pay $50,000 penalty for aiding and abetting breaches of first respondent’s employment agreement. |
| Result | Damages (quantum to be determined) ; Interest (5%) ; Penalty ($30,000)(first respondent)(payable to applicant)($50,000)(second respondent)(payable to applicant) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s134(2);ERA Second Schedule cl11;Judicature (Prescribed Rate of Interest) Order 2011 cl4 |
| Cases Cited | Fagotti v Acme Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135;Medic Corporation Ltd v Barrett (No 2) [1992] 3 ERNZ 977 (EmpC);Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell [2012] NZERA Auckland 429;Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell [2013] NZERA Auckland 180;Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell [2013] NZERA Auckland 226;Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell [2013] NZERA Auckland 420;Nova Energy Ltd v Mitchell [2014] NZERA Auckland 94;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC;Tag Oil (NZ) Ltd v Watchorn [2014] NZERA Wellington 58;Zeald New Zealand Ltd v Bernard [2013] NZERA Auckland 402 |
| Number of Pages | 22 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_337.pdf [pdf 239 KB] |