Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc. v. Sipos
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
DECUIR, Judge.
| prank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc. (Frank’s) filed suit against its former employee, David L. Sipos, and his company, Vermilion River Tool & Equipment Co., Inc. (VERTECO), alleging breach of a confidentiality agreement and violations of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act, La.R.S. 51:1401 et seq., and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, La. R.S. 51:1431 et seq. After a jury trial, judgment on the merits was rendered in favor of the defendants, and the plaintiffs claims were found to be in bad faith, warranting an award of attorney fees. Frank’s now appeals the jury…
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