In Label Systems Corp

question 11

Multiple Choice

In Label Systems Corp. v. Aghamohammadi , the defendants were terminated from employment alleging willful and felonious misconduct. The plaintiff filed a three-count complaint against the defendants and the defendants counterclaimed against the plaintiff by filing a third-party complaint. The jury in this case found that the plaintiffs were liable for vexatious litigation. The trial court denied several post-trial motions filed by both parties, awarded Label Systems $19,460.17 in punitive damages, and rendered judgment in accordance with the jury's verdict. The Supreme Court concluded that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying the plaintiffs':

• A)default judgment.
• B)punitive damages.
• C)motion to dismiss.
• D)motion for remittitur.

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Definitions:

Coercion

The act of compelling someone to act in a certain way by using force or threats.

Manipulation

A covert influence tactic aiming to change others' behaviors or perceptions through underhanded, deceptive, or abuse of power strategies.

Co-optation

A strategy where an organization integrates individuals from external groups to reduce threats and improve its image or stability.

Employees' Response

The way in which workers react or respond to various aspects of their job, work environment, or decisions made by management.