Is this enforeceable

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I signed a non-compete agremment with an OH company that in pertinent part states that: I 'shall not provide the same or similar services as those he/she provides to OH COMPANY to any other person or entity during the term of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months thereafter' .

I was an independent contractor who didn't end up doing any work for them although I did get training from them.

The 12 month are not over but I want to start my own business doing the same thing the company did. I live in CA but there's on OH choice of law.

Should I go ahead and start my biz or could the OH company successfully sue me?

1 answer  |  asked Oct 18, 2010 12:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Answers (1)

Neil Rubin
There are lots of answers on this subject in this website. I suggest you review the archives to get the basic law.
Essentially, in Ohio, these agreements ARE enforceable and you could be successfully sued. And believe me, this will really ruin your day.

There are other "pertinent part[s]" in the agreement. I suggest that you engage an Ohio employment attorney to review and give you an opinion regarding the enforceability of the contract. Otherwise, it may cost you a whole lot of time, expense and emotional capital to fend off legal action.

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posted by Neil Rubin  |  Oct 23, 2010 1:27 PM [EST]

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