Hammons v. Big Sandy Claims Service, Inc.

HOWARD, Judge.

The appellant, Jack H. Hammons, d/b/a South Eastern Adjustment Company (hereinafter referred to as Hammons), is an insurance or claims adjuster who worked for appellee, Big Sandy Claims Service, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Big Sandy). Big Sandy is a claim service that commenced its operations in Pikeville but has since opened offices in several other Kentucky towns. Hammons and Big Sandy entered into an employment contract which included a “noncompetition clause.” This controversy revolves around this clause and the pertinent parts read as follows:

Employee agrees and binds…