Freedom Steel, Inc. v. Rorabaugh, 2007-L-087 (3-21-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Freedom Steel, Inc., appeals from a final judgment of the Lake County Court of Common Pleas rendered in favor of appellee, Mark Rorabaugh, following a trial by jury. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

{¶ 2} For nearly 30 years, appellee was employed as a salesperson for Famous Enterprises ("Famous"); however, in 2004, appellee determined he found the direction Famous was taking undesirable and resigned. During his tenure at Famous, he became well-acquainted with Avery Schneider, a salesperson employed by appellant. Upon learning appellee intended on leaving…