Columbus Medical Equipment Co. v. Watters

This case is before us on the appeal of defendant-appellant, Judith Ann Watters, from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas enjoining defendant from violating the terms of her employment agreement with plaintiff-appellee, Columbus Medical Equipment Company (“Columbus Medical”), by continuing to work for one of plaintiffs competitors, Wendt-Bristol Company (“Wendt-Bristol”).

Defendant began working for plaintiff in August 1980. Her job duties included answering the telephone, waiting on customers, taking orders, and selling and renting durable medical equipment. The phrase…