Dewey v. American Stair Glide Corp.

TURNAGE, Judge.

Richard Dewey brought suit against American Stair Glide Corporation for damages for the alleged appropriation of a novel idea by Stair Glide resulting in its unjust enrichment.

By agreement the cause was tried by the court without a jury and the court entered a judgment for Stair Glide.

On this appeal Dewey claims essentially the court erred in finding his recovery was barred by the shop right doctrine and this court should enter judgment in his favor for both aetual and punitive damages. Reversed.

The trial court made findings of fact and conclusions of law. The following facts…