Wacker Siltronic Corp. v. Pakos

Plaintiff appeals an order of the trial court awarding attorney fees to defendant pursuant to ORS 20.096(1) after plaintiffs action was voluntarily dismissed pursuant to ORCP 54A(1). We affirm.

Plaintiff filed an action to enjoin defendant, plaintiffs employe, from revealing trade secrets to plaintiffs competitor. The complaint sought attorney fees pursuant to a provision in the “confidentiality agreement” defendant had signed when he was employed by plaintiff. Plaintiff obtained a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction. Defendant then filed a motion to make more definite and…