Medtronic, Inc. v. Shope

ORDER

ROSENBAUM, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on cross-motions for summary judgment. The facts are not in dispute, and the matter turns on a pure question of law. Accordingly, this case is ripe for summary judgment under Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

I. Factual Background

The relevant facts are few and brief. Plaintiff, Medtronic, Inc., employed defendant, Gary Shope, to sell sophisticated medical technology. Although defendant was well compensated for his work, plaintiff wished to further compensate him, and at the same time attempt to dissuade him from…