Laval, Quebec – Ugo Fredette, already serving a life sentence for multiple murders, has lost a legal battle against his former employer, a laval tool rental company. A recent ruling dismissed his claim of wrongful dismissal following a period of sick leave, finding he resigned from his position.
The decision brings a definitive end to a case Fredette initiated while awaiting trial for the murders, alleging unfair treatment after his return from medical leave. The dispute centered on his performance as a driver for the company, where he repeatedly exceeded speed limits while operating a company vehicle equipped wiht GPS tracking. This loss adds another layer to FredetteS legal woes as he remains incarcerated with no possibility of parole until at least 2042.
According to the ruling, Fredette denied receiving warnings about his driving behavior, claiming he only received one speeding ticket. Though, multiple witnesses testified that he was repeatedly cautioned to slow down. Following his return from sick leave, Fredette was reassigned to tasks not involving driving, a move he contested, threatening legal action upon leaving the company.
The court found that Fredette, actually, did not return to work after his reassignment, leading the employer to consider his departure a resignation.The ruling denies him any severance or compensation, funds that would have been accessible even while incarcerated.
The case was sidelined while fredette’s murder trial took precedence. Last June, a hearing confirmed Fredette’s allegations regarding the circumstances of his dismissal were false. The employer maintained that Fredette had resigned, a position supported by the evidence presented.
