Marini Skin Research v. Allure Cosmetic USA
These consolidated appeals arise out of a dispute regarding the use of formulas for skin-care products. Allure Cosmetic USA, Inc., (Allure) manufactured products for Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (JMSR). Allure sued Gurpreet S. Sangha, a former partner in Allure, and G. S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc. (GSC), the company Sangha formed after leaving Allure, alleging Sangha recruited Allures clients, denigrated the company, and stole company secrets. In another action, JMSR sued Allure, its owner Sam Dhatt, Stephen Kohler (a former employee of JMSR), and several companies related to Allure, contending they had improperly appropriated and used the formulas for JMSRs products to make products for other clients. Allure and Dhatt cross complained against, among others, JMSR and Sangha. The actions were consolidated for trial. Kohler, Dhatt, Allure, and the related companies appeal the judgments entered against them in JMSRs action. Sangha and GSC appeal the judgment against them in Allures and Dhatts actions. Court affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.
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