Paint Brush Corp. v. Neu

JOHNSON, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] Paint Brush Corporation, Parts Brush Division, filed suit against James Neu, John Neu, and Neu Realty Company d/b/a Walton Brush, alleging: 1) violation of the South Dakota Uniform Trade Secrets Act; 2) fraud; 3) breach of duty of loyalty; and 4) breach of contract. John Neu, and Neu Realty Company d/b/a Walton Brush, (Walton Brush), filed a separate answer and counterclaim asserting defamation, disparagement, and tortious interference with business relationships or expectancy. Without providing any rationale as to its decision, the trial court granted summary…