Brundige v. Sherwin-Williams Co.

HOGGE, Judge.

This appeal arises from an action for damages allegedly resulting when appellee wrongfully enjoined appellant from operating his retail paint business. Upon motion, the Circuit Court granted summary judgment and entered an order dismissing the action.

Appellant was employed by appellee for approximately 10 years and was party to an agreement whereby he agreed not to open a competing business within 30 miles of Fulton, Kentucky for a period of one year following the termination of his employment with appellee. In June or July of 1975 Sherwin-Williams relocated their place of…