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Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. v. Koering
Citation:
404 N.W.2d 301 (1987)Facts
Nancy Koering was employed by Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. (RSI) beginning in 1982, eventually becoming administrator with responsibilities that included soliciting business and negotiating contracts. In May 1985, Koering considered starting her own therapy business. On June 13, 1985, while still employed by RSI, she met with Robert Schuchman, a vice-president at Beverly Enterprises (one of RSI’s major customers), informing him of her plans and inquiring about potential business opportunities. Subsequently, Schuchman offered Koering contracts for five nursing homes. Koering drafted contracts for two facilities and requested letters of intent for three others. She notified RSI’s president of her intention to leave on July 26, 1985, mentioning she would have five contracts but not disclosing they were with Beverly. Before leaving RSI on August 31, 1985, Koering incorporated her new business, obtained financing, and took RSI’s policy and procedure manual, employee list, and sample contracts.
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