Frankson v. Design Space International

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Respondent David Frankson, an employee of appellant Design Space International (DSI) since 1974, was discharged by DSI on November 17,1980. Frankson subsequently sued appellant for defamation, termination in breach of an employment contract, and unpaid salary and commissions. DSI counterclaimed, alleging that Frank-son breached covenants not to compete and not to divulge trade secrets and claiming Frankson engaged in unfair competition and deceptive trade practices.

At the close of the evidence at trial, the judge directed a verdict for Frankson on all counterclaims. The…