Charles T. Creech, Inc. v. Donald E. Brown and Standlee Hay Company, Inc., Appellees and Donald E. Brown And…

Summary

The court held that Brown's post-employment non-compete and confidentiality agreement was unenforceable because Creech provided no adequate consideration for Brown's signature. Brown remained an at-will employee, received no raise or promotion, obtained no specialized training, and gained no new employment rights after signing. The court therefore reversed the Court of Appeals and reinstated summary judgment for Brown and Standlee.