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Patriot Growth Insurance says ex-employee poached clients in US trade secret row

( March 24, 2025, 14:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Patriot Growth Insurance sued former employee John Lafferty and his new employer Thomas Insurance in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, accusing both of misappropriating protected trade secrets. According to the complaint, Lafferty violated a previous non-compete and non-solicitation agreement by poaching clients when he left for Thomas in 2024, while the company’s client lists and information were also protected trade secrets.See the complaint attached....

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