Leo Publications, Inc. v. Reid

Thompson, Justice.

Leo Publications, Inc. (“Leo”) brought suit against a former employee to enjoin her use of a customer list and the name “Carrollton Connection,” claiming both were protected trade secrets. We affirm the denial of injunctive relief because neither the list nor the name meet the requirements of a trade secret.

Denise Reid was employed by Leo, publisher of the “West Georgia Shopper,” as advertising director from March 1988 until June 1, 1994. Leo’s employee handbook mandated that all information about Leo and its clients be kept confidential. Although employees were required to…