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IsDBGAT Decision 2023-7 (Order)

Defeated Bank motion to dismiss, although suspension of contested decision was denied.

“VV”, IMFAT Judgment 2023-3 (Jurisdiction)

In complex, first-instance case, defeated Fund motion for summary dismissal and thereby established precedent that contractual Fund employees have full Fund staff status for purpose of obtaining workers compensation.

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“VV” (No. 2), IMFAT Judgment 2023-4 (Merits)

In complex, first-instance case, prevailed on claim that Fund violated its “duty of care” toward contractual employee profoundly disabled in Fund’s service, including by refusing to advise employee of his rights to apply for workers compensation in unclear legal circumstances. IMFAT nonetheless refused to allow filing of claim for workers compensation after deadline which IMFAT retroactively formulated based on effective staff status denied by Fund during events at issue as well as during litigation, and conferred only by IMFAT in VV, Judgment 2023-3. Significant monetary relief awarded on “duty of care” count, plus 60% in costs.''

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R.A., AfDBAT Judgment No. 173 (2023)

In probation case brought by Chief Economist and Vice President, succeeded in having presidential decision not to convert applicant’s appointment adjudged “unlawful on the basis of procedural irregularities.” Nine (9) months of salary awarded, plus a significant costs award.

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