Can I sue a former 1099 for taking trade secrets from me?

Former 1099 took client information before contract was terminated and has since opened his own business. How do I go about legally pursuing him?

1 answer | asked Feb 26, 2012 5:30 PM [EST] | applies to California

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Ken Koury

You can sue for an injunction and damages if it was a trade secret.

posted by Ken Koury | Feb 26, 2012 5:35 PM [EST]

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