Omicron Systems, Inc. v. Weiner

¶ 1 Fred Weiner (appellant) appeals the judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County (Cohen, J.), finding that appellant violated the non-compete and confidentiality agreements with Omicron Systems (appellee). The trial court awarded Omicron $238,000.00 in liquidated damages and $185,916.50 in attorney’s fees. We affirm the $238,000.00 award and reverse the $185,916.50 award.

¶ 2 In 1987, Omicron Systems, an information technology company, hired Fred Weiner. In 1993, in connection with an “Executive Management Plan,” Weiner signed a document entitled “Confidentiality,…