White Cap Industries, Inc. v. Ruppert

OPINION

In 1974, Richard Ruppert, along with several other individuals, formed a construction supply business named Sierra Supply, Inc., in Sparks, Nevada. Over the years, Ruppert was intimately involved in the company’s daily operations. In 1998, he sold the company to White Cap Industries, Inc. The sales agreement contained a non-competition clause and provided that he serve as White Cap’s district sales manager. White Cap retained most of Sierra Supply’s employees, including Michael Harmon, who stayed on as the local branch manager.

Shortly after the sale, Harmon became dissatisfied with…