Mid-States Paint & Chemical Co. v. Herr

DOWD, Judge.

Former employee appeals from the judgment of the trial court enjoining appellant from accepting employment in the industrial coatings industry or for a competitive employer within a radius of 125 miles of Crestwood, Missouri or from soliciting existing or potential customers of respondent employer within that 125 mile radius, for two years from the date of termination. We affirm.

Appellant is a former salesman of Mid-States Paint & Chemical Company (hereinafter respondent). Respondent develops, manufactures and sells industrial coatings. The industrial coatings industry is a highly…