Friel v. HUB International Limited
Employment Contract: Option Dispute & Forum Selection
Summary
The Court of Appeal for Ontario dismissed an appeal concerning the interpretation of an employment agreement and option documents. The court determined that the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) clause in the employment agreement did not govern the dispute over equity options, and enforced a Delaware forum selection clause despite allegations of unconscionability.
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Key Factors
- employment agreement interpretation
- arbitration clause
- forum selection clause
- unconscionability
- equity options
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