Thursday, October 8, 2009

Starbucks sues defector to Dunkin’

WILMINGTON, Del. - Starbucks Corp., the largest coffee-shop operator, has sued a former executive, claiming he violated a noncompetition agreement by becoming Dunkin’ Donuts Inc.’s brand operations officer.

Paul Twohig was a senior vice president at Starbucks until March, responsible for the Southeast division. He violated an agreement that barred him from working for a direct rival for 18 months after his departure, according to a complaint filed in federal court in Seattle.

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