Thompson v. Clough, Unpublished Decision (3-28-2001)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

Douglas and Selina Thompson, dba The Computer Store, filed suit against their former employee, Steven M. Clough, for breach of a non-compete agreement, and against their client, Chevron Chemical Company, LLC, for influencing or encouraging Clough to breach the non-compete agreement. The Washington County Court of Common Pleas granted summary judgment in favor of Clough and Chevron, finding that the non-compete agreement was invalid because The Computer Store did not provide consideration for the agreement. The Computer Store appeals, alleging that the evidence, when…