[WSBARP] Off Topic Question

[Jeff at bellanddavispllc.com]

Listmates:

 

Retail Store closes in mid-2022.  It apparently was looking to sell, but
nothing happened.  Many months later, former employee opens a similar
business about 5 miles away under a different name.  It now appears the
retail owner may want to reopen later this year and has started threatening
the former employee with a lawsuit.  No non-compete agreement was ever
signed.  Retail owner is saying the former employee cannot use the same
suppliers.  

 

I see no prohibition with former employee opening a competing business or
using the same suppliers, absent a non-compete agreement.  Are there some
other theories under which the former employee can be forced to close?  

 

Jeff Davis

 

W. Jeff Davis

BELL & DAVIS PLLC

Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 510

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Sequim WA 98382
Phone: (360) 683.1129 
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