Metro Traffic Control, Inc. v. Shadow Traffic Network

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), J.

—Metro Traffic Control, Inc., appeals (Code Civ. Proc., § 904.1, subd. (f)) from an order denying its request for a preliminary injunction to restrain respondent Shadow Traffic Network from soliciting Metro’s employees to violate the noncompete and trade secret clauses of their employment contracts. We affirm and hold that the clauses are unenforceable absent evidence that Metro possesses a protectible trade secret.

Factual Background

Metro is engaged in the traffic reporting business, contracting with radio stations to gather and broadcast local traffic information to…