Verduci v. Gold Coast Chemical Corp.

We reverse the trial court’s order granting Gold Coast Chemical Corporation (Gold Coast) a temporary restraining order enjoining Andrea Verduci (Verduci), a former Gold Coast employee, from competing with Gold Coast.

Verduci and Gold Coast entered into a written employment contract which contained a non-compete covenant. A dispute arose and Verduci terminated her employment. After Verduci became employed by one of Gold Coast’s competitors, Gold Coast sought a temporary restraining order to enjoin Verduci from competing with Gold Coast. At the hearing Verduci admitted selling to Gold Coast’s…