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A local orthopedics manufacturing company recently won a civil judgment against two former employees who were sued in November for breach of confidentiality and conversion, among other charges.
Nuell Inc. alleged in the original suit that Vicki Adkins and Matt Fluke retained Nuell's blueprints and product models after their employemnt with the company ended. The pair then contracted another local company to manufacture the product.
Adkins' and Fluke's actions were brought to Nuell's attention when the president of the second company noticed the blueprints were marked "Nuell."
Special judge Michael D. Cook, Kosciusko Circuit Court, entered a judgment restraining Adkins and Fluke from using and disclosing any Nuell information regarding everything from product blueprints to product pricing and customer lists.
They also were ordered to return all property and make a good faith effort to locate any property they gave away or sold.
Adkind and Fluke also were ordered to pay court costs and attorney fees of $7,500.
David Holsclaw, Nuell executive vice president, said in a statement Monday he is pleased with the judgment. "It shows that the judicial systme does work. ..."
