Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics East, Inc. v. William C. Kitchens

OPINION

in which HERSCHEL P. FRANKS, P.J., and CHARLES D. SUSANO, JR., J., joined.

Background

This appeal involves the validity of a covenant not to compete. The employee, William C. Kitchens (“Kitchens”), became a certified orthotist after entering into the covenant with his employer Hanger Pros-thetics & Orthotics East, Inc. (“Hanger”). After the employee quit his job and began providing orthotie services for a competitor, Hanger filed suit. Following a trial, the Trial Court determined that the covenant not to compete was enforceable and that Kitchens had breached the covenant. The Trial…