Taipei: The Taiwan High Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling against TSG Sports Marketing Co., ordering it to pay US$324,483.21 (NT$10.3 million) in salary and housing allowances to a former member of the TSG GhostHawks, Canadian Gursimran Singh Bhullar. The high court ruled that the franchise unlawfully terminated the basketball player's contract while he was recovering from an injury, and ordered the club to pay the amount after deducting US$675.12 in housing allowances that were already paid. According to Focus Taiwan, the case dates back to January 2024, when Bhullar experienced discomfort in his foot during a T1 League game. He reported the issue to the coaching staff and was advised to continue playing after his toe was taped. Subsequent medical examinations revealed a torn ligament in the big toe of his right foot. Bhullar asserted that he complied with the instructions of the team's coaches and medical staff during his rehabilitation process, aiming to return to full fitness. The team's deci sion to terminate Bhullar's contract on April 17, 2024, cited a contractual provision allowing dismissal if a player remained injured for more than 15 weeks and could not provide proof of regaining the required level of physical fitness. Bhullar contested this action, arguing that he had not breached the contract. He sought a court declaration to affirm the validity of the agreement from April 18, 2024, through April 28, 2025, and demanded unpaid salary and housing allowances amounting to US$325,158.33. The High Court found that TSG Sports Marketing Co. informed Bhullar of the alleged breach solely by letter, without specifying the evidence required for his physical recovery or providing a reasonable timeframe for its submission. The court also highlighted that the team had closely monitored Bhullar's rehabilitation and physical condition, adjusting his training intensity according to his progress. Given the company's awareness of his recovery status, the court concluded that the decision to terminate the co ntract lacked sufficient justification.