Midcom, Inc. v. Oehlerking

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1.] While employed at Midcom, Inc., Anthony J. Oehlerking signed a covenant not to compete. When he resigned to work for a direct competitor, Midcom sought to enforce the covenant. Oehlerk-ing claimed, however, that it was void and otherwise unenforceable. After a trial, the circuit court ruled that the covenant was valid and enforceable. The court issued two judgments, one enjoining Oehlerking from violating the covenant, and one awarding Midcom attorney’s fees based on a provision in the contract allowing a reasonable award of fees to the prevailing party. Oehlerking…