In Re Spradlin

OPINION REGARDING VALIDITY OF NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT

ARTHUR J. SPECTOR, Chief Judge.

Introduction

Facts pertinent to this contested matter are set forth in an opinion of the Court issued in an adversary proceeding involving the same parties.

1. Robert C. Spradlin was the sole or controlling shareholder in two companies, Contract Interiors, Inc., and Contract Interiors of Ohio, Inc.

2. These companies operated in Michigan and Ohio as dealerships of office furniture manufactured by Steelcase, Inc.

3. The dealerships defaulted on various obligations held by Steelcase Financial Services, Inc.…