Gavel Gavel Lively v. Baldoni 10 - Lawyer MJ Morley Breaks Down the Law in Jones v. Abel, Part 2
Mar 31, 2025
MJ Morley, a legal expert in New York employment law, dives into the intricacies of the Jones v. Abel lawsuit. She sheds light on breach of contract issues and the complexities of proving employee disloyalty under the 'faithless servant' doctrine. Morley also discusses the challenges of anonymous internet harassment and defamation claims in the PR industry, particularly concerning evidence tampering. The conversation wraps up with insights on the likelihood of settlement and the emotional toll of navigating the legal landscape.
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Breach of Contract Suit
- Jones Works could have sued Wayfair and Justin Baldoni separately for breach of contract, regardless of other issues.
- The lawsuit details a valid contract, its terms, the breach, and potential counterarguments.
Tortious Interference
- Abel likely knew about the Wayfair agreement due to her position on the account.
- The lawsuit argues Abel and Nathan encouraged Justin Baldoni to breach the agreement and hire them instead.
Faithless Servant Claim
- The "faithless servant" claim, rarely seen, aims to punish disloyal employees and prevent them from profiting from misconduct.
- It focuses on substantial disloyalty and bad faith, not necessarily financial loss, especially with high-income professionals.