Advanté Designs, Inc. v. McGinnis

By Judge Melvin R. Hughes *135February 6, 2003

In this case employers, Advanté Designs Inc. (Advanté) and Repro 1, Inc. (Repro 1)1 have brought claims in equity against a former employee, Christopher McGinnis (McGinnis), for breach of fiduciary relationship, tortious interference with contractual relations, conspiracy under Va. Code § 18.2-500, and fraud. The employers seek restitution, compensatory damages, and punitive damages and ask the court to impose a constructive trust. Following a trial to the court, the parties have submitted proposed findings of facts and conclusions of law.2

Findings of…