A supplier of signs and related services to a number of major companies has claimed in the High Court that a former director and shareholder has set up a rival business in breach of a non-compete clause on his departure.
Last year, discussions took place with a third party to purchase all of Mr Upton’s shares along with enough of Ms Van Leeuwen’s and Mr O’Mahony’s shares to give them majority control.No end in sight for house price growth On Thursday, Mr Justice Brian Cregan granted an interim ex parte injunction to Anthony Thuillier BL, for Zeahix and Buildixe and said the case could come back next week. The injunction prevents the defendants from competing and from soliciting customers and employees.
Ms Van Leuwen said Mr Upton told staff and customers that he was departing to “explore new opportunities in the health fitness sector”. He had said he wanted to open a gym, she said. This led to WhatsApp communication between the two with the former employee “imploring” the current employee not to divulge that Monster Branding was in existence and in competition. “But remember about this, it’s a big, big secret I think”, he said.