Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the termination agreement was invalid because of fundamental mistake, unlawful fear, or deception
Decisione estratta
The agreement was not voidable on those grounds; the alleged mistake was not about a relevant assumption, the threat of a criminal complaint was permissible on the facts, and no legally relevant deception was established.
Motivazione estratta
The employee did not rely on the disputed expertise as exculpatory; the threats actually made were not false; and the employer had a sufficient factual basis and a legitimate interest in ending or regulating the relationship.