| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 456 |
| Hearing date | 14 Dec 2012 |
| Determination date | 14 December 2012 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | C Parkhill, C Walker |
| Parties | AB Ltd v XY |
| Summary | INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim injunction restraining respondent from using, disclosing or copying confidential information. Applicant sought return of confidential information from respondent and details of any disclosure to third parties. |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;INJUNCTION: Authority ordered non-publication of all evidence, pleadings and names of all persons referred to until further order of Authority. Authority ordered non-publication of determination except to extent required by respondent to instruct representative. Arguable case respondent took confidential information and threatened to disclose to media and did so in breach of express or implied obligations. Arguable case respondent refused to obey lawful and reasonable direction from applicant. Reputational harm and loss of trade and customer goodwill likely to suffer if respondent took action as threatened. Application for interim injunctive relief granted. |
| Result | Application granted; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Injunction |
| Statutes | ERA – ERA s159 - ERA s174 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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