Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky at Louisville.
No. 3:13-cv-00082—Charles R. Simpson, III, District Judge.
Argued: April 28, 2022
Decided and Filed: November 10, 2022
Before: SUHRHEINRICH, MOORE, and CLAY, Circuit Judges.
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OPINION
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PER CURIAM. Caudill Seed & Warehouse Co. manufactures an important ingredient in
certain nutritional supplements. Jarrow Formulas, Inc., a customer of Caudill’s, wanted to get
into this manufacturing business. To do this, Jarrow decided to lure away Caudill’s Director of
Research, Kean Ashurst, and learn Caudill’s manufacturing process from him. Caudill,
understandably displeased, proceeded to federal court. Eight years later, a jury awarded Caudill
approximately $7,000,000 in damages under the Kentucky Uniform Trade Secrets Act
(“KUTSA”). Jarrow appeals the district court’s denial of its motions for judgment
notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. We AFFIRM. |