Morris v. Lester Laboratories, Inc.

Webb, Judge.

Lester filed a complaint seeking to enjoin Morris from divulging trade practices and secrets in contravention of an employment contract. Morris answered and filed a counterclaim alleging malicious abuse of process on the part of Lester in wrongfully bringing and continuing the suit when it knew or should have known that the alleged employment agreement was void and unenforceable. Lester’s motion to dismiss the counterclaim on the ground that it was premature because the main action had not terminated in Morris’ favor was granted and certified for immediate review. We granted the…