Usachem, Inc. v. Howard A. Goldstein and Howard A. Goldstein D/B/A Goldseal Associates

MULLIGAN, Circuit Judge:

Unfortunately for the parties and the federal courts, Howard A. Goldstein and National Chemsearch Corp. of New York entered into a contract on April 19, 1963 whereby Goldstein became employed as a salesman of what the company somewhat elegantly describes as “chemical specialties” and what Goldstein more realistically refers to as “janitorial supplies.” Chemsearch was thereafter totally acquired by USAchem (Chem), a nationwide distributor of soaps, detergents, disinfectants, insecticides and comparable building maintenance and sanitary supplies. The business is highly…