Summary judgment in favor nurse practitioner (represented by IMcP) regarding noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure covenants

A Dallas County district court granted full summary judgment for an IMcP client, a nurse practitioner, defeating her former employer’s efforts to enforce noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure covenants. The ruling resulted in complete dismissal of all claims brought by her former employer (“OldCo”).

Case background

OldCo filed suit, alleging a departed nurse practitioner violated noncompete, nonsolicit, and nondisclosure provisions after moving to a new practice. The former employer sought emergency relief to restrict her ability to work, and she hired IMcP.

TRO and injunction efforts

OldCo first sought a temporary restraining order aimed at stopping the nurse practitioner from working at her primary office, but the court denied that request after a hearing. The employer later pursued a temporary injunction and a hearing was held – no temporary injunction order was ever entered.

Summary judgment win

Following the failed efforts to obtain injunctive relief, IMcP moved for summary judgment on all claims asserted against the nurse practitioner. The court granted the motion in full and ordered that all claims be dismissed.

Greg McAllister served as lead counsel, working closely with IMcP partner Joshua Iacuone.