Premier Model Management Led v Bruce & Ors [2012] EWHC 3509 (QB) (29 November 2012)

Premier Model Management Led v Bruce & Ors [2012] EWHC 3509 (QB) (29 November 2012)

Mr Bruce was in substantial breach of his contract of employment by misusing confidential information, acting in competition, soliciting clients, and diverting business opportunities to PRM. He also committed fraud by inflating travel expenses. Mr Ribeiro and PRM knowingly induced and assisted Mr Bruce's breaches and are jointly liable.

Citation
[2012] EWHC 3509 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Premier Model Management Limited; First Defendant: John Bruce; Second Defendant: Paulo Ribeiro Rosa Filho; Third Defendant: Paulo Ribeiro Management Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment After Expedited Trial
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimant
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Restrictive Covenants, Confidential Information, Fraud, Inducement of Breach of Contract, Damages, Injunctions
Employment Law Contract Law Tort Law Breach of Contract Restrictive Covenants Confidential Information Fraud Inducement of Breach of Contract +2 more

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Parties

Premier Model Management Limited

Claimant

John Bruce

First Defendant

Paulo Ribeiro Rosa Filho

Second Defendant

Paulo Ribeiro Management Limited

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment After Expedited Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Bruce breached his contract of employment with Premier by misusing confidential information, acting in competition, soliciting clients, and diverting business opportunities
  2. 2 Whether Mr Bruce committed fraud by inflating travel expenses
  3. 3 Whether Mr Ribeiro and PRM are liable as accessories for inducing breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Bruce was in substantial breach of his contract of employment by misusing confidential information, acting in competition, soliciting clients, and diverting business opportunities to PRM. He also committed fraud by inflating travel expenses. Mr Ribeiro and PRM knowingly induced and assisted Mr Bruce's breaches and are jointly liable.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the Claimant

Orders

  • Injunction restraining all Defendants until 23 July 2013 from soliciting Premier's staff or models, or using/disclosing confidential information
  • Order for delivery up of all confidential information and property belonging to Premier (terms to be determined)