Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • European Rubber Journal
  • Plastics News
  • Tire Business
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • News
    • Automotive
    • Tire
    • Non-Tire
    • Suppliers
    • Silicone
    • Online Exclusive
    • Latex
    • Technical Notebooks
    • Executive Action
    • Government/Legal
    • Opinion
    • Rubber Division IEC
    • ITEC
    • Blogs
    • Sustainability
    • Products
    • Wacky World of Rubber
  • War in Ukraine
  • Custom
    • Sponsored Content
    • White Papers
  • Resources
    • Directory
    • Classifieds & Mold Mart
  • Data
  • Events
    • RN Events
    • RN Livestreams/Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Past Events
    • Rubber News M&A Live
    • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
    • 2022 International Silicone Conference
    • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
  • Advertise
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. Government - Legal
February 18, 2020 04:27 PM

Michelin sues former employee for divulging trade secrets

Miles Moore
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    GREENVILLE, S.C.—A South Carolina federal court has set the schedule for discovery, mediation and jury selection in a case brought by Michelin North America Inc. that accuses a former employee of divulging trade secrets.

    Michelin filed a complaint against Michael Dotson in May 2019 before the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Greenville Division.

    According to the complaint, Dotson worked in Michelin's Research & Development department from April 2005 to August 2018, leaving the company to become vice president of business transformations at Carlstar Group L.L.C.

    Because of his access to Michelin's confidential, proprietary and trade secret information, Dotson had signed a Secrecy and Non-Compete Agreement with the company, agreeing not to share its secrets with competitors, the complaint said.

    However, a Carlstar employee told Michelin in December 2018 that Dotson had been using an external hard drive to share Michelin documents during meetings at Carlstar. These documents included spreadsheets, mixing information and other data, the complaint said.

    "Dotson has used and shared with others at Carlstar information of Michelin that constitutes trade secrets under the Defend Trade Secrets Act," the complaint alleged.

    "Michelin provided Dotson with access to certain trade secrets of Michelin because Dotson was under duties of loyalty and confidentiality to Michelin, which Michelin believed Dotson would fulfill," it said.

    Michelin sought temporary and permanent injunctions against Dotson sharing Michelin's trade secrets; the return of all its property and materials; and unspecified damages and attorneys' fees.

    Dotson denied all of Michelin's allegations in a response to the complaint filed in June 2019.

    The latest document filed in the case was an scheduling order filed Feb. 7 by Judge Timothy M. Cain.

    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Rubber News wants to hear from its readers. If you want to express your opinion on a story or issue, email your letter to Editor Bruce Meyer at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    Wacker aims to increase global silicone capacity
    2
    Wacker may add silicon metal capacity in Norway
    3
    Hankook christens tire proving grounds
    4
    Datwyler lowers 2022 guidance amid rising costs
    5
    COVID lockdowns, lower crude prices cause NR markets to slip
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Get our newsletters

    Staying current is easy with Rubber News delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge.

    Subscribe Today

    Subscribe to Rubber News to get the best coverage and leading insights in the industry.

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    MISSION

    To serve companies in the global rubber product industry by delivering news, industry insights, opinions and technical information.

    Contact Us

    2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 1000
    Cuyahoga Falls,
    OH 44221

    Customer Service:
    877-320-1726

    Resources
    • About Us
    • Digital Edition
    • Staff
    • Advertise
    • Order Reprints
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Partner Sites
    • Tire Business
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Plastics News
    • Plastics News China
    • Urethanes Technology
    • Automotive News
    • Crain Brands
    Copyright © 1996-2022. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
      • Automotive
      • Tire
      • Non-Tire
      • Suppliers
      • Silicone
      • Online Exclusive
      • Latex
      • Technical Notebooks
      • Executive Action
      • Government/Legal
      • Opinion
      • Rubber Division IEC
      • ITEC
      • Blogs
        • Products
        • Wacky World of Rubber
      • Sustainability
    • War in Ukraine
    • Custom
      • Sponsored Content
      • White Papers
    • Resources
      • Directory
      • Classifieds & Mold Mart
    • Data
    • Events
      • RN Events
        • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
        • 2022 International Silicone Conference
        • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
      • RN Livestreams/Webinars
      • Industry Events
      • Past Events
      • Rubber News M&A Live
    • Advertise
    • DIGITAL EDITION