Breaching a Non-Compete does not Nullify a Settlement

Wilson v. Northwest Value Partners Inc ., 2015 ONSC 4726

This case serves as a reminder to employers to make sure former employees are abiding by their non-solicit or non-compete obligations before agreeing to settle any wrongful dismissal action.

In this case, the plaintiff Mr. Wilson was a senior executive with Northwest Value Partners Inc. (“Northwest”). The plaintiff had signed a non-competition agreement that prevented him from working for a competitor of Northwest for 24 months after th...