Elan Keller, an in-house attorney for Loews Corporation, filed suit alleging that he had been wrongfully terminated and that he was a victim of religious discrimination.
Loews Corporation countered that Keller breached a fiduciary duty owed to his former employer by disclosing confidential information in his complaint.
After the New York County Supreme Court dismissed Loews' counterclaim, on the grounds that no duty was breached, the company appealed.
Since Keller's obligation to protect his client's confidences and secrets continued even after he was fired, the Appellate Division, First Department, reinstated the company's counterclaim.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Keller v. Loews Corp.