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EA "fully entitled" to dismiss director, High Court told

Summary

The High Court heard that Electronic Arts Ireland was fully entitled to dismiss director Philippe Grenet, 56, on December 10, 2018. EA argued the termination was lawful, based on Grenet's contract and a "no‑fault" basis, and that it had no obligation to give a reason. Grenet had previously been dismissed for alleged misconduct after an inappropriate remark during a video call with a female colleague. EA withdrew the first dismissal but later terminated his employment again, giving him one month's notice. Grenet sued to prevent his dismissal as director of global delivery service, seeking a temporary injunction, which the court granted earlier this month. EA denied wrongdoing and rejected claims that the second dismissal was invalid or breached the injunction. The case was before Mr Justice Tony O'Connor, who was expected to decide on Friday. The proceedings remain at the injunction stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: EA "fully entitled" to dismiss director, High Court told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• December 10th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-12-19 Publication

Why: Mr Connaughton SC, appearing with Claire Bruton BL for EA, said that no reason was given for EA's decision of December 10th, but his client did not have to give one. CNI source report

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