Dick Waterman vs. IBM Canada Ltd
The Supreme Court of Canada made the correct moral decision, regardless of case law.
IBM Canada is paying Dick Waterman approximately $80K per year. They fire him without cause and save the 'company' $80k per year. After the loss IBM appeals that the amount of damages for wrongful dismissal should be $80k minus the amount Dick Waterman received from his pension income. This pension income does NOT belong to IBM Canada, nor is it paid by IBM Canada ! If IBM Canada would have been successful in their appeal there would not have been a diminished disincentive for any company to fire an employee, who could receive retirement benefits from a Defined Benefit plan.
Congrats to Dick Waterman for taking on Goliath. You did the right thing and justice prevailed.


