Burgess v. Rushi & Khushi L.L.C
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- jury verdict
- State
- Texas
- Circuit
- Eighth Circuit
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Outcome
Employee Stafford prevailed in his cross-action against Chemical for wrongful enforcement of an alleged non-compete agreement. The jury found Chemical acted with malice in seeking to enforce employment restrictions based on a contract Stafford did not sign, awarding him $15,000 in actual damages and $25,000 in exemplary damages. The appellate court affirmed the judgment.
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