Jilted business owner says former top employee took trade secrets

Atorney for defendants argues allegations are unclear and vague.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. June 15, 2018
Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil.
Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil.
  • Manatee-Sarasota
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(This story has been updated in a new story to reflect new information in the lawsuit, including a judge's dismissal of the case.)

 

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