Doctor Can Try Defamation & Contract Claims 
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Published: April 14, 2011
Tags: Employment Discrimination, Judge Michael F. Urbanski, U.S. District Court - Western District
A physician who returned to work at a pain management center after military service can try his claims against the practice that fired him, for defamation, for breach of contract in provision of production bonuses and benefits, and for violation of USERRA, says a Roanoke U.S. District Court.
Plaintiff, Dr. George Baylor, alleges defendant CPMC breached ...
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