Modern Environments, Inc. v. Stinnett

In this appeal, an employer contends that the trial court erred in holding that a covenant not to compete prohibiting a former employee from being employed in any capacity by a competitor is over-broad and unenforceable.

Johnetta R. Stinnett worked as a salesperson for Modem Environments, Inc. (Modem) from 1995 until the fall of 2000. Modem is in the business of selling and installing office furniture. In April 2000, Stinnett signed an employment agreement with Modem that contained a one year non-compete clause. Within one year after leaving Modem’s employ, Stinnett accepted employment with a…