Practice question
A producer seeks damages from a new employer for hiring its performer as a news executive. The court finds the duties distinct, legitimate staffing reasons proved, and no illegal or malicious interference. The producer argues that a rival’s knowledge conclusively defeats justification. Resolve.
- Knowledge does not erase the established legitimate explanation
- A rival’s knowledge is always conclusive malice
- Every business justification is legally prohibited
- The new employer must pay every original contract penalty
- The claimant need prove no wrongful act
Legal references
- Civil Code, Articles 19-23, 26, 28, 31-33, 1314, 2177, 2183 and 2187: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- GMA Network, Inc. v. Cruz-Valdes, G.R. No. 205498, May 10, 2021, MAIN decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/may2021/gr_205498_2021.html
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