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 breached his contract by misusing confidential information, acting in competition, soliciting clients, and committing fraud. Mr Ribeiro and PRM induced and encouraged these breaches. The restrictive covenants were reasonable and enforceable.

Citation
[2012] EWHC 3509
Parties
Claimant: Premier Model Management Limited; Defendant: John Bruce; Defendant: Paulo Ribeiro Rosa Filho; Defendant: Paulo Ribeiro Management Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimant
Legal Topics
Restrictive Covenants, Breach of Contract, Fraud, Inducing Breach of Contract, Misuse of Confidential Information
Employment Law Contract Law Tort Law Restrictive Covenants Breach of Contract Fraud Inducing Breach of Contract Misuse of Confidential Information

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Parties

Premier Model Management Limited

Claimant

John Bruce

Defendant

Paulo Ribeiro Rosa Filho

Defendant

Paulo Ribeiro Management Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Bruce breached restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations in his employment contract
  2. 2 Whether Mr Bruce committed fraud by inflating travel expenses
  3. 3 Whether Mr Ribeiro and PRM induced Mr Bruce's breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Bruce breached his contract by misusing confidential information, acting in competition, soliciting clients, and committing fraud. Mr Ribeiro and PRM induced and encouraged these breaches. The restrictive covenants were reasonable and enforceable.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the Claimant

Orders

  • Injunction restraining Defendants from soliciting Premier's staff and models until 23 July 2013
  • Injunction restraining disclosure or use of Premier's confidential information (terms to be determined)