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ROSS v. LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

No. 4190.

371 S.C. 464 (2006)

639 S.E.2d 460

Richard ROSS, Respondent, v. LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Appellant.

Court of Appeals of South Carolina.

Decided December 21, 2006.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph D. Thompson, III, Lydia B. Applegate, of Charleston, for Appellant.

Donald Higgins Howe, Robert J. Wyndham, of Charleston, for Respondents.

HEARN, C.J.:

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. appeals the circuit court's order awarding wages, treble damages, and attorney's fees to Richard Ross for Ligand's breach of an employment contract, violation of the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act, and violation of public policy. We affirm.

FACTS

In October 1998, Ligand offered Ross a position as a Senior Oncology Specialist (SOS). The offer provided a starting salary of $7,166.67 per month and participation...

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