Bandag, Incorporated v. Morenings

Plaintiff’s equity action seeks a decree of ownership to a formula and process for an adhesive to bond poly urethane to natural or synthetic rubber, which formula and process are in the possession of defendant, a former employee. Plaintiff sought a temporary injunction during the pendency of the action and a permanent injunction against defendant’s utilizing in any manner certain books, records, charts and formulas in his possession which plaintiff claims to own.

After trial the court dismissed plaintiff’s petition, set aside the temporary injunction and released the documents in question,…