Legal Opinion
Tate v. Scanlan International, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Minnesota
Decided April 7, 1987No. C0-86-1159PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FORSBERG, Judge.
This case arises from respondent Karen Tate’s action against Scanlan International for damages as a result of Scanlan’s use of Tate’s unpatented idea for a surgical supply product. Tate’s claims were for breach of express or implied contract, unjust enrichment, conversion and breach of confidence. A jury trial resulted in a verdict for Tate in the amount of $520,313.
Scanlan moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (jnov) or for a new trial and sought a reduction of prejudgment interest awarded respondent. The trial court denied the jnov and new trial motions and…
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