Friday, February 26, 2010

"Nooks and Crannies" to remain secret

On February 7th, U.S. District Judge R. Barclay Surrick granted a preliminary injunction against Chris Botticella, a former senior vice president at Bimbo Bakeries USA, the company that owns Thomas' English Muffins. The injunction prevents Botticella from starting a position at Hostess Inc. Judge Surrick cited concerns about the suspicious circumstances surrounding Botticella's departure, when evidence was presented that showed Botticella announcing his retirement, while never mentioning an offer he accepted from rival company Hostess. Judge Surrick also cited the suspicious activities, including the accessing of confidential trade secrets on his final day, as reason for preventing Botticella from starting his new job. Botticella is said to be one of seven individuals with the secret methods involved in creating Thomas' "nooks and crannies".

Sources:
http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/thomas-english-muffins-nooks-crannies-knowledge-remain-secret/story?id=9933006&page=2 

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202443728649&Secret_Muffin_Recipe_Prevents_Executive_From_Switching_Jobs#

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