IBP, Inc. v. Klumpe

PHIL JOHNSON, Justice.

The Motion for Rehearing of appellees Klumpe and Blackburn is denied. Our opinion dated September 11, 2001, is withdrawn and the following opinion is issued in its place.

Appellant IBP, Inc., appeals from an adverse summary judgment in its suit based upon actions of appellee Steven M. Klumpe in obtaining and furnishing documents containing alleged trade secrets to Klumpe’s attorney, appellee Jeff Blackburn, who then provided them in discovery to attorneys who represented Klumpe’s stepson in a personal injury suit against IBP. IBP urges, as to the summary judgment in favor…