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American Chemical Society v. LeadScope, Inc.

Date: 03-29-2008

Case Number: 02CV007653

Judge: Guy L. Reece

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Ohio

Plaintiff's Attorney: Kimberly W. Herlihy and Alan L. Briggs, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Columbus, Ohio

Defendant's Attorney: Alan Briggs, Aaron B. Brogdon and Kristen M. Blankley, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., Columbus, Ohio

Description:
American Chemical Society sued LeadScope, Inc. claiming that LeadScope used proprietary information from the American Chemical Society. It also accused LeadScope's founders of violating employment agreements with Chemical Abstracts Service in Columbus when they formed their business in 1997.


LeadScope, Paul Blowers and Wayne Johns denied wrongdoing and counterclaimed on defamation, unfair competition and tortious interference theories claiming that the American Chemical Society was engaging in an anti-competitive attempt to run LeadScope out of business.

Outcome:
Defendant's verdict for $26.5 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of American Chemical Society v. LeadScope, Inc.?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict for $26.5 million.

Which court heard American Chemical Society v. LeadScope, Inc.?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Ohio, OH. The presiding judge was Guy L. Reece.

Who were the attorneys in American Chemical Society v. LeadScope, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Kimberly W. Herlihy and Alan L. Briggs, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Columbus, Ohio. Defendant's attorney: Alan Briggs, Aaron B. Brogdon and Kristen M. Blankley, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., Columbus, Ohio.

When was American Chemical Society v. LeadScope, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on March 29, 2008.