Willis v. Wetco, Inc.

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

The primary issue in this appeal is whether the superior court abused its discretion in dismissing, pursuant to Civil Rule 41(e), Willis’ counterclaim for failure to prosecute.

FACTS AND LOWER COURT PROCEEDINGS

John Willis is a boiler and water treatment technologist who began work for Wetco Incorporated (Wetco) as a commissioned salesman in May of 1986. Wetco’s business includes sales, consulting, and maintenance services related to the operation of boiler systems, cooling towers, water softeners and piping systems.

Willis signed a confidentiality agreement with…