- Jurisdiction
- Illinois
I worked for a privately held mfg company for 12 yrs. as the VP of sales. Last July , a private equity company purchased my company. After working with this new leadership, I decided the route the business was going was not for me, and I resigned. I had a "contract" that had a vague compete verbiage with the old private owner. I had never signed any contract or agreement with the new ownership, and in fact, on the day I resigned, I found a no compete packet on my desk which I did not sign.
I have moved on to another company that is in the same business with similar customers that are existing. I received a letter from the new ownership attorney regarding my non compete with the old owner.
How enforceable is this ? This business is very competitive and my selling is a service not a product with no trade secrets. There are hundreds of exact companies within a few miles of each other.
Thanks
I have moved on to another company that is in the same business with similar customers that are existing. I received a letter from the new ownership attorney regarding my non compete with the old owner.
How enforceable is this ? This business is very competitive and my selling is a service not a product with no trade secrets. There are hundreds of exact companies within a few miles of each other.
Thanks