Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2015] NZERA Christchurch 202
Hearing date 18-Dec-15
Determination date 18 December 2015
Member Helen Doyle
Representation T MacKenzie ; no appearance
Location Christchurch
Parties X Ltd v Y
Summary INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim injunction restraining respondent from using applicant’s confidential information
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;INJUNCTION: Order for non-publication of names of parties. Arguable that respondent breached employment agreement by retaining applicant’s confidential information. Arguable that respondent threatened to disclose information. Applicant would suffer significant inconvenience and risk of damage if confidential information used. Balance of convenience weighed in favour of making orders. Damages insufficient to remedy breaches. Overall justice in favour of making orders. Application for injunctive relief granted.
Result Application granted ; Costs reserved
Main Category Injunction
Number of Pages 5
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