Restaurant sues employee for wrecking $30,000 purse
A waiter who accidentally spilled wine on a customer’s $30,000 Hermes purse is being sued by their employer.
The customer, Maryana Beyder, has sued The Alpine Country Club in New Jersey, claiming that the restaurant is liable for damages. The restaurant is now pinning the blame on the waiter.
Lior Samfiru is a Toronto employment lawyer, and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLp. He joined Global News Radio host Jeff McArthur to explain why an employer in Canada can’t go after an employee for financial compensation when accidental damage is caused in the workplace.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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