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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JESSE MCKEE, No.
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF
AND NOW, this 2-WAay of January, 2014, comes Petitioner, Jesse McKee, by
and through his attorney, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, and files the following Petition, and in
support thereof aver as follows:
1. Petitioner is Plaintiff, Jesse McKee ( "McKee "), whose address is 99 Ridge Road,
Newville, Pennsylvania 17241.
2. Respondents are Defendants, Gregory Anspach and Travis Myers, trading and
doing business as Getting Spiffy, a Pennsylvania General Partnership, with a principal
place of business and address of 4902 Carlisle Pike, Box 267, Mechanicsburg,
Law offices of Pennsylvania 17050.
Saidis
Sullivan 3. The general partners of Getting Spiffy are Gregory Anspach and Travis Myers.
& Rogers 4. Getting Spiffy provides services for vehicle paint touch -up, paint chip and paint
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
repairs.
5. McKee was employed as an at -will employee by Getting Spiffy in approximately
October or November of 2011, as a painter. 4
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6. On February 23, 2012, Getting Spiffy presented McKee with a Covenant Not To
Compete and Confidentiality (Non- Disclosure) Agreement ( "the Agreement "). A true
and correct copy of the Agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit
7. McKee was not afforded an opportunity to seek advice of counsel in regard to the
Agreement.
8. McKee was already employed by Getting Spiffy at the time the Agreement was
executed.
9. McKee was provided only $10.00 in consideration for the execution of the
Agreement.
l0. McKee was effectively terminated by Getting Spiffy on December 14, 2012.
11. McKee had approximately six years of experience as a vehicle painter prior to
being employed by Getting Spiffy.
12. McKee was provided no new or additional skills or training while employed by
Getting Spiffy.
13. While employed by Getting Spiffy, McKee performed nearly all of the paint jobs
of Getting Spiffy.
14. To the recollection of McKee, Getting Spiffy had only four paint jobs outside of
Law Offices of Cumberland County during his tenure: One in Mifflin County for Lewistown Lexus, one
Saidis
Sullivan for Faulkner Honda and for Cioccia Honda in Dauphin County, and one job in Franklin
& Rogers County.
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
15. Getting Spiffy maintains a presence only within Cumberland County.
16. During McKee's employment, Getting Spiffy did not market itself outside of
Cumberland County.
17. It is believed, therefore averred, that Getting Spiffy has few, if any, clients outside
of Cumberland County.
18. It is further believed and averred that Getting- Spiffy has a client base
predominantly from the area of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that This Honorable Court provide
Petitioner declaratory relief that voids the Agreement for failure to provide adequate
consideration. In the alternative, Petitioner respectfully requests that This Honorable
Court limit the geographic and temporal scope of the Agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
SAI IS, SULLIVAN & ROGERS
can M. Shultz, Esqu
Attorney ID No. 90946
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243 -6222
Attorney for Petitioner
Law Offices of
Saidis
Sullivan
& Rogers
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,.
JESSE MCKEE, No. for 2014
.Plaintiff
-CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
GETTING SPIFFY,
a Pennsylvania general partnership,
Defendant
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I VERIFY that the statements set forth in the foregoing Petition are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to
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unworn falsification to authorities.
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COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND CONFIDENTIALITY
(NON-DISCLOSURE) AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this � of February, 2012,
by and between GREGORY H. ANSPACH, an adult individual, and
TRAVIS MYERS, an adult individual, trading and doing
business as GETTING SPIFFY, a Pennsylvania General
Partnership, all with a principal place of business and
address of 4902 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter collectively referred to
as "GETTIN SPIFFY"), and JESSE MCKEE, an adult individual
with an address of 99 Ridge Road, Newville, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter referred to as "MCKEE"). In consideration of
the mutual covenants herein, and intending to be legally .
bound hereby, the parties affirm and agree as follows:
WHEREAS, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE are, simultaneously
with execution of this Agreement, entering into an employment
arrangement; and
WHEREAS, as a material inducement to MCKEE to enter into
the employment arrangement, MCKEE has agreed to enter into
this Covenant Not To Compete, Confidentiality (Non -
Disclosure) Agreement and Non - Solicitation Agreement to
protect GETTIN SPIFFY by restricting MCKEE from engaging in
any unfair competition against GETTIN SPIFFY in the future;
and
WHEREAS, MCKEE hereby acknowledges and recognizes that
MCKEE, during the course of his employment relationship with
GETTIN SPIFFY will obtain confidential information and
proprietary information, including but not limited to names
of customers, phone numbers, customer information,
cost /quote /bid information, billing records, and other
pertinent business, public or private, confidential or
proprietary information which is necessary for GETTIN SPIFFY
to use and rely on during and after any employment
relationship with MCKEE; and
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the
adequacy and sufficiency is hereby acknowledged by both
parties hereto, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE agree as follows:
COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE - VEHICLE PAINT
TOUCH -UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
1. In consideration of the terms and conditions of his
employment by GETTIN SPIFFY and the sum of TEN DOLLARS
($10.00), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and other
and valuable consideration for MCKEE'S agreement not to
compete with GETTIN SPIFFY while GETTIN SPIFFY is in the
business of providing paint auto touch -up, paint chip and
general limited painting repair to damaged motor vehicles in
various south Central Pennsylvania counties, including
Adams, Franklin, Dauphin., York, Perry, Juniata, Snyder,
Huntingdon, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Centre,
Lancaster and Cumberland, MCKEE and having the advice of an
attorney or the opportunity to seek the advice thereof,
hereby agrees, in any combination, that MCKEE will not for a
period of five (5) years from the date of termination of his
employment with GETTIN SPIFFY, for any reason, cause or
without cause, individually or in conjunction with any other
person or entity, own, manage, operate, control, be employed
or retained by, participate in or be connected in any manner
with a business which involves vehicle paint touch -up, paint
chip and general limited painting repair to damaged motor
vehicle and similar types of mechanical equipment associated
with paint repairs in various south Central Pennsylvania
counties, including Adams, Franklin, Dauphin, York, Perry,
Juniata, Snyder, Huntingdon, Northumberland, Schuylkill,
Lebanon, Centre, Lancaster and Cumberland.
Notwithstanding the foregoing limitations (which shall
be strictly constructed), for purposes of providing MCKEE
with an opportunity to gain employment in the event of
termination for any reason, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE.agree
that MCKEE may obtain employment or participate as an
employee with a business performing general automotive
repair or restorative auto body repair work or
reconstruction. In no event shall MCKEE engage in any type
of painting repair or painting reconstruction as set forth
in the preceding paragraph.
NON- SOLICITATION - VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH -UP,
PAINT CHIP AND PAINT-REPAIRS
2. MCKEE, either as an employee, consultant,
principal, partner, stockholder, corporate officer, director
or any other individual representative capacity, shall not,
for a period of five (5) years from the date of termination
of his employment for any reason, cause or without cause,
with GETTIN SPIFFY:
i. Directly or indirectly solicit or :attempt to
solicit any business or trade from the GETTIN SPIFFY
and GETTIN SPIFFY'S actual or prospective customers or
clients; or
ii. Directly or indirectly employ or attempt to
employ any employee of GETTIN SPIFFY; or
iii. Directly or indirectly divert -or attempt to
divert business away from GETTIN SPIFFY; or
iv. Directly or indirectly, encourage, direct or
advise any independent contractor or consultant to end
a relationship with GETTIN SPIFFY.
NON — DISCLOSURE (CONFIDENTIALITY) -PROVISION —
VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH —UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT
REPAIRS
3. MCKEE hereby acknowledges and agrees that he will
become privy to and in possession of certain confidential,
non - public or proprietary information: concerning the
business and operations 'of GETTIN SPIFFY,. including, but not
limited to, mailing lists, pricing,.trade secrets,
compilations of information, records, advertising methods,
production methods, techniques., activities and account
information. As a condition of.furr_ishing'such information
and execution of the terms of this Aareement,'MCKEE and
GETTIN SPIFFY agree that MCKEE shall treat confidentially
such information furnished by GETTIN SPIFFY to MCKEE for a
period of five (5) years from the da:te.of termination of
his employment for any reason, cause or.without cause, with
GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE and GETTIN'SFtIFFY agree that all
information provided by GETTIN to MCKEE'and the terms
of this Agreement shall be kept confidential by MCKEE, and
MCKEE agrees not .to disclose such - i.nformlation to anyone
without first obtaining the -writ.teh. consent of GETTIN
SPIFFY.
ENFORCEMENT PROVISION — VEXICLE PAINT TOUCH—
UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
4. MCKEE acknowledges that. the.agreements,
representations, conditions, te='B acknowledgements set
forth above and throughout this Agreement are reasonable
and necessary in view of the nature of GETTIN SPIFFY'S
businesses and in order to protect the legitimate business
interests of GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEL further acknowledge that
any violation by MCKEE of the representations and agreements
contained herein, or any of _them, would result in
irreparable injury to GETTIN SPIFFY which is not adequately
compensated by money damages. Therefore,.MCKEE agrees that,
in the event of a breach or threatened breach by MCKEE of
any provisions of this Agreement, GETTIN SPIFFY shall be
entitled to preliminary and permanent injunctive relief
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restraining MCKEE from any violation of the agreements
contained herein. MCKEE acknowledges- that any violation by
MCKEE, after execution of this Agreement, will result in
irreparable injury to GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE also acknowledges
that in the event of any such violation, GETTIN SPIFFY shall
be entitled to seek preliminary and permanent injunctive
relief without the necessity of proving actual damages and
to seek an equitable accounting of all earnings, profits
and other benefits arising from any such violation. GETTIN
S right to seek equitable relief shall be cumulative
and in addition to any other rights or remedies (at law or
in equity) to which GETTIN SPIFFY may otherwise be entitled,
including, but not limited to, suit for money damages and
reasonable attorney fees.
5. MCKEE further agrees that if GETTIN SPIFFY
institutes legal action to enforce any provision of this
Agreement, MCKEE will pay for GETTIN SPIFFY'S attorneys'
fees and litigation costs incurred in enforcing this
Agreement, if GETTIN SPIFFY obtains relief as a result of
such legal action.
.6. In the event that any court of competent
jurisdiction shall determine that any of the restrictive
agreements contained in this Agreement are inequitably
broad as to any provision_, it is the intention of the
parties that the court adjust the obligations of MCKEE under
the restrictive agreements, rather than eliminating such
obligations entirely. In the event the court shall
equitably adjust the restrictive agreements, the remainder
of the restrictive agreements and of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
REPRESENTATIONS OF MCKEE
7. MCKEE recognizes and acknowledges that this is a
legal and binding document intended to be incorporated
within and construed with his employment with GETTING
SPIFFY. MCKEE acknowledges that this is a legally binding
document which may restrict MCKEE'S pursuit of certain
actions of a competitive nature in the business conducted
by GETTIN SPIFFY. Further, MCKEE acknowledges that he has
reviewed this document in advance of signing, suggested
certain modifications which were made and that MCKEE has
had the time and opportunity to review this Agreement with
legal counsel of his own choosing explaining the meaning of
this Agreement, or has knowingly and voluntarily waived the
opportunity to do so.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
8. THIS Agreement contains the final and entire
understanding between MCKEE and GETTIN SPIFFY with respect
to the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement may
be altered or amended only by written agreement signed by
both MCKEE and GETTIN SPIFFY.
9. If any covenant or provision contained in this
Agreement is found by any Court having competent
jurisdiction to be unreasonable in duration or the
character of such restriction, such covenant or.provision
shall not be rendered unenforceable thereby, but rather the
duration or character of restriction of such covenant or
provision shall be reduced or modified with
retroactive effect to render such covenant or provision
reasonable, and therefore such covenant or provision shall
be enforced as modified.
If any such court having competent jurisdiction does
not revise the covenant or provision in question at the
time, the parties hereto shall mutually agree to a revision
having an effect as close as permitted by law to the
provision declared unenforceable. Should, however, a court
of competent jurisdiction deem any covenant or provision
contained herein unenforceable, only said covenant or
provision will be considered unenforceable, deemed severed
from this Agreement, with the remaining covenants and
provisions surviving and enforceable.'
10. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and construed as is
prepared for the benefit of both parties.
11. Nothing'herein_ shall be construed to prohibit
GETTIN SPIFFY from assigning the terms of this Agreement to
a successor owner or affiliated company, and MCKEE agrees
to the assignment of this Agreement under the same terms
and conditions.
12. Neither the failure by GETTIN SPIFFY to insist
upon strict compliance with any.provision of this Agreement
nor any decision by GETTIN SPIFFY not to assert any right it
may have to enforce any'such provision shall be deemed a
waiver of any of the provisions, rights or remedies
contained in this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE, intending
to be legally -bound hereby, have caused this Agreement to
be signed as of the day and year first written above.
WITN SS:
Groori VH.VAApadV, General
Partner, GETTIN SPIFFY
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T vis Myers, G - ral Partner
GETTING SPIFF
WI ESS:
iqdse McKee, Individually
(Employee)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND .
On this, the -2--3' 4f day . of. February, 2012, before-me,
a Notary Public, personally appeared GREGORY H.- ANSPACH, who
acknowledged himself to be a':General Partner of GETTING SPIFFY,
a Pennsylvania General Partnership, and that he as such General
Partner, being authorized to do:.so, executed the same-for the
purposes therein contained by signing his name as a General
Partner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and
official seal.
Notary Public I�
My Commission Expii es:
NOTAPI& SEAL
seoCY M. W MEt.Y, Nwiry Puc
f4ech wksburg B o, a, mbobW CO.
My commlsslon Bom w 19, 2014
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the _2 2 d >_.:day.. of February, 2012, before me,
a Notary Public, personally`.'= aVbared TRAVIS MYERS, who
acknowledged himself to be. :a.'Gerieral Partner of GETTING SPIFFY,
a Pennsylvania General Partn;�rshig, and that he as such General
Partner, being authorized to do so, executed the same for the
purposes therein contained by signing his name as a General
Partner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and
official seal.
Not ary Public
My Commission Ex s:
NOTARIAL SEAL
M� �C M. w+M.Y, r�rf PW*
Boro,ttimbaiand Co. = -
My CommWw Eow Mv.19, 2914
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the -- day . . of February, 2012, before me,
a Notary Public, personaily.appea:red JESSE MCKEE, an adult
individual, known to me or sa.Liszactorily proven to be the
person whose name is subscribed: to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and
official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Ex_lre°
NOTARIAL SEAL .
BE{]CY M. MSELY, No h6 k .
MedwAc*M 80m, CumbvfM4 Ch
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JESSE MCKEE, No. - for 2014
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
GREGORY ANSPACH and TRAVIS
MYERS, t/d/b /a GETTING SPIFFY,
a Pennsylvania general partnership,
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this Z g + day of January, 2014, I, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, hereby
certify that I am serving the following with a copy of the foregoing Petition by process
server, addressed as follows:
Getting Spiffy
4902 Carlisle Pike
Box 267
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Gregory Anspach
4902 Carlisle Pike
Box 267
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Travis Myers
4902 Carlisle Pike
Box 267
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Law Offices of Respectfully submitted,
Saidis S S, SULLIVAN & ROGERS
Sullivan
& Rogers
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 an M. Shultz, Esquire
Attorney ID No..90946
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243 -6222
Attorney for Petitioner
JESSE MCKEE, '
Plaintiff �. � ,a�il1� ' a ;:I I I.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GREGORY ANSPACH and TRAVIS OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MYERS, t/d/b/a GETTING SPIFFY, a
Pennsylvania general partnership, 2014-00551 CIVIL TERM
Defendants
IN RE: PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 31st day of January 2014, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Petition for Declaratory Relief, a RULE is issued upon Defendants to show cause why
the Agreement should not be voided for failure to provide adequate consideration and,
in the alternative, why the geographic and temporal scope of the Agreement should not
be limited by this court. PLAINTIFF shall effectuate service of this Order of Court upon
Defendants and shall file proof of service.
RULE RETURNABLE twenty (20) days from the date of service.
Thomas A. Placey C.P.J.
Distribution List:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JESSE MCKEE, • No. 2014- 00551
Plaintiff •
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AND NOW, this 12th day of February, 2014, I, Sean M. Shultz, Esquire, hereby
certify that the following persons were served with a copy of the Order of Court dated
January 31, 2014, in the above-referenced matter. The Order of Court was mailed on
February 7, 2014, but actual service of the copies took place on February 10, 2014. The
copies were mailed in the United States Mail, Certified Mail--Return Receipt Requested,
Postage Prepaid, addressed as follows:
Travis Myers
4902 Carlisle Pike
Box 267
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Gregory Anspach
4902 Carlisle Pike
Law Offices of Box 267
Saidis Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Sullivan Defendant
& Rogers Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire
26 West High 17013
Street 127 S. Market Street
Carlisle,PA 17013
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
Attorney for Defendants
A copy of the signed Domestic Return Receipts is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SULLIVAN & ROGERS
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Sean M. Shultz, Esq
Attorney ID No. 90946
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorney for Petitioner
Law Offices of
Saidis
Sullivan
& Rogers
26 West High Street
Carlisle,PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JESSE MCKEE, • No 14-551
Plaintiff • r d
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CIVIL ACTION - LAV 7' ' z'
V. C1t �c
GREGORY ANSPACH and TRAVIS : ,
MYERS, t/d/b/a GETTING SPIFFY, • rC
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a Pennsylvania general partnership, • -'
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Defendants •
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Kevin Preston, being duly sworn according to law depose and say that I served
the letter dated January 28, 2014, and the Petition for Declaratory Relief, filed on January
28, 2014, in the above-captioned matter, on Travis Myers at
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o'clock, 1 .m. on the ovcraay of Jc,. J , 2014.
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Sworn and subscribed before me this
Law Offices of day of , 2014.
Saidis
Sullivan
& Rogers 76,i5- scEJCd
26 West High Street
Carlisle,PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JESSE MCKEE, • No. 14-551
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Kevin Preston, being duly sworn according to law depose and say that I served
the letter dated January 28, 2014, and the Petition for Declaratory Relief, filed on January
28, 2014, in the above-captioned matter, on Getting Spiffy at
6 7/5 Ca/1 I S/c- 1 K. meo-I? p .C8,k,by 41,.., ) Pennsylvania, at
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Sworn and subscribed before me this
Law Offices of day of , 2014.
Saidis
Sullivan
& Rogers
26 West High Street
Carlisle,PA 17013 D
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127 S. Market Streets 1` F � ?
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PA ID NO. 62469 :.J 3�18ERLAN1j (,.Ot, j -
717-697-7050 (Phone) PENNSYLVANIA
717-697-7065 (Fax)
andrewc.sheely @verizon.net
JESSE MCKEE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
. 2014-551
vs. •
GREGORY ANSPACH and TRAVIS, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MYERS, t/d/b/a GETTING
SPIFFY, a Pennsylvania general:
partnership, •
Defendants •
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO PETITION AND RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
Defendants, Gregory Anspach and Travis Myers, t/a and
d/b/a Gettin Spiffy, by and through counsel of Andrew C. Sheely,
Esquire, hereby submit this Answer to the Rule and in response
to the Petition for Declaratory Relief, respectfully answering
as follows:
1. Admitted.
2 . Admitted with clarification. The duly registered
fictitious name of the partnership operated by Defendants
Gregory Anspach and Travis Myers is "Gettin Spiffy" .
3. Admitted with clarification. The duly registered name
of the partnership is Gettin Spiffy.
4 . Admitted with clarification. Gettin Spiffy provides
the services to dealerships and individuals throughout south
central Pennsylvania.
5. Admitted in Part/Denied in Part. It is admitted that
Plaintiff was an at-will employee of Gettin Spiffy. It is
specifically denied that Plaintiff commenced employment in
October or November of 2011 as a painter with Gettin Spiffy, and
strict proof thereof demanded at hearing or trial.
6 . Denied, and strict proof thereof demanded at hearing or
trial. To the contrary, a draft Covenant. Not to Compete and
Confidentiality (Non-Disclosure) Agreement was submitted to
Plaintiff several weeks in advance of February 23, 2012 .
Plaintiff reviewed the draft document and returned the draft
document to Defendants with specific changes, modifications and
clarifications. A copy of the marked up draft document
submitted to Defendants from Plaintiff prior to February 23,
2012 is attached hereto as Exhibit A .
7 . Denied, and strict proof demanded thereof at hearing or
trial. By way of further answer, paragraph 7 of February 23,
2012 Agreement clearly states that Plaintiff reviewed the
document in advance and had the opportunity to seek legal
counsel of his own choosing to review and explain the
Agreement. A copy of the February 23, 2012 Agreement is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" .
8. Admitted with clarification. Plaintiff commenced
employment with Defendants knowing that Plaintiff was required
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to execute the Covenant Not to Compete and Confidentiality (Non-
Disclosure) Agreement as a condition of Plaintiff ' s employment.
9. Denied, and strict proof thereof demanded at hearing or
trial. To the contrary, consideration for the execution
included Defendants teaching Plaintiff how to use a unique
multiple step paint system for use in their business, Defendants
presentation of billing and accounting procedures associated
with the business and Plaintiff ' s employment with the business.
10. Denied, and strict proof thereof demanded at hearing
or trial. To the contrary, Plaintiff voluntarily quit his
employment and rejected reasonable attempts by Defendant Gregory
Anspach to reconsider Plaintiff ' s decision to quit and terminate
his employment with Defendants.
11. Defendants are without sufficient information to form
an opinion as to the veracity of the allegations of paragraph 11
of Plaintiff ' s petition. Accordingly, the allegations are
denied, and strict proof thereof demanded at hearing or trial.
12 . Denied. To the contrary, Defendants instructed
Plaintiff how to operate special paint equipment and systems
used to repair damaged motor vehicles. Defendants instructed
Plaintiff how to properly and efficiently use a multiple
step paint repair system to repair and repaint damaged motor
vehicles for various dealerships and owners of vehicle sales
businesses in south central Pennsylvania. Defendants also
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provided Plaintiff with confidential information relating to
accounts of Defendants, billing systems and procedures and
account information with various businesses employing
Defendants ' services.
13. Admitted with clarification. Plaintiff performed the
majority of paint repair and services for Gettin Spiffy after
Plaintiff was trained to use the equipment and systems.
14. Denied, and strict proof demanded at hearing or trial.
15. Denied, and strict proof thereof demanded at hearing
or trial. To the contrary, Defendants provided services in many
south central Pennsylvania counties, including Cumberland,
Dauphin, Adams, York and Franklin counties.
16 . Denied, and strict proof thereof demanded at hearing
or trial. To the contrary, Defendants marketed its services and
developed business relationships in many south central
Pennsylvania counties, including Cumberland, Dauphin, Adams,
York and Franklin counties.
17 . Admitted in Part/Denied in Part. It is admitted that
Plaintiff has a strong service base and client base in
Cumberland County. It is denied, and strict proof thereof
demanded at hearing or trial, that Defendants have a client base
predominantly from the area of Mechanicsburg. By way of further
answer, customers of Defendants provide vehicles for service by
Defendants from all areas in south central Pennsylvania.
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WHEREFORE, Defendants, Gregory Anspach and Travis Myers,
trading and doing business as "Gettin Spiffy" , respectfully
request that this Honorable Court dismiss the Petition for
Declaratory Relief and upon the Agreement in accordance with its
terms and conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: February 2k , 2014 By:
Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire ,010/
Pa. ID No. 62469
127 S. Market Street
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-697-7050
Attorney for Defendants,
Gregory Anspach and Travis Myers,
t/d/b/a Getting Spiffy
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Defendants'
Answer and New Matter are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: February 77, 2014 1.4
r gory fspach
Exhibit "A"
COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND CONFIDENTIALITY
(NON-DISCLOSURE) AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of December, 2011, by
and between GREGORY H. ANSPACH an adult individual, and
TRAVIS MYERS, an adult individual, trading and doing
business as GETTING SPIFFY, a Pennsylvania General
Partnership, all with a principal place of business and
address of 4902 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter collectively referred to
as "GETTIN SPIFFY") , and JESSE MCKEE, an adult individual
with an address of
Pennsylvania, (hereinafter referred to as "MCKEE") . In
consideration of the mutual covenants herein, and intending
to be legally bound hereby, the parties affirm and agree as
follows:
WHEREAS, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE are, simultaneously
with execution of this Agreement, entering into an employment
arrangement; and
WHEREAS, as a material inducement to MCKEE to enter into
the employment arrangement, MCKEE has agreed to enter into
this Covenant Not To Compete, Confidentiality (Non-
Disclosure) Agreement and Non-Solicitation Agreement to
protect GETTIN SPIFFY by restricting MCKEE from engaging in
any unfair competition against GETTIN SPIFFY in the future;
and
WHEREAS, MCKEE hereby acknowledges and recognizes that
MCKEE, during the course of his employment relationship with
GETTIN SPIFFY will obtain confidential information and
proprietary information, including but not limited to names
of customers, phone numbers, customer information,
cost/quote/bid information, billing records, and other
pertinent business, public or private, confidential or
proprietary information which is necessary for GETTIN SPIFFY
to use and rely during and after any employment relationship
with MCKEE; and
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the
adequacy and sufficiency is hereby acknowledge by both
parties hereto,_ GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE agree as follows:
COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE - VEHICLE PAINT
TOUCH-UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
1. In consideration of the terms and conditions of the
his employment by GETTIN SPIFFY and the sum of TEN DOLLARS
($10.00) , receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and other
and valuable consideration for MCKEE'S agreement not to
compete with the GETTIN SPIFFY while GETTIN SPIFFY is in the
business of providing paint auto touch-up, paint chip and
general limited painting repair to damaged motor vehicles in
various south Central Pennsylvania counties, including
Adams, Franklin, Dauphin, York, Perry, Juniata, Snyder,
Huntingdon, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Centre,
Lancaster and Cumberland, MCKEE and having the advice of an
attorney or the oppor to seek the advice thereof,
hereby, agrees - y coP.•ina ion, that MCKEE will not for
r5 ll a period o wenty (20) yea = from the date of termination
0 1. of his em• oyment wits cz IN SPIFFY, for any reason, cause
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or without . • -, individually or in conjunction with an lmlt
other _.- •n or entity, own, manage, operate, control be
ployed or retained by, participate in or be connect eyCJI,P
any mann- - with a business which involves vehicle paint
• -up, paint chip and general limited painting repair to
damaged motor vehicle and similar types of mechanical LOCc"l
equipment associated with paint repairs in various south ilk.'
Central Pennsylvania counties, including Adams, Franklin, 1)00 ' ,
Dauphin, York, Perry, Juniata, Snyder, Huntingdon,
Northumberland, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Centre, Lancaster and �wr.
Cumberland.
NON-SOLICITATION - VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH-UP,
PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
2. MCKEE, either as an employee, consultant,
principal, partner, stockh• • - corporate officer, director
or any other indiv' - •a ._representa ive capacity, shall not,
for a period of wenty (20) years from the date of
5\1(5 termination of is employment f any reason, cause or
;Y1, without cause, h GETTIN- PIFFY:
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i. Directly or indirectly solicit or attempt to
solicit any business or trade fro , IN SPIFFY
and GETTIN SPIFFY'S actual o,-- •spective c, stomers or
clients; or
ii. Directly or indirectly employ or attempt to
employ any employee of GETTIN SPIFFY; or
iii. Directly or indirectly divert or attempt to
divert business away from GETTIN SPIFFY; or
iv. Directly or indirectly, encourage, direct or
advise any independent contractor or consultant to end
a relationship with GETTIN SPIFFY.
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NON—DISCLOSURE (CONFIDENTIALITY) PROVISION —
VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH—UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT
REPAIRS
3. MCKEE hereby acknowledges and agrees that he will
become privy to and in possession of certain confidential,
non-public or proprietary information concerning the
business and operations of GETTIN SPIFFY, including, but not
limi te, mailing lis • ' - - , - = -
ompilati• a - • information, records, advertising metho.
production methods, techniques activities and . - - - CP' or��,
information. As a c• • • ' = • s ing such information M and execution of the terms of this Agreement, MCKEE and C0e
GETTIN SPIFFY agree that MCKEE shall treat confidentially ) 9
����1, such inform- • ' hed by GETTIN SPIFFY to MCKEE for a \O v��
CA) perio- -- wenty (20) years - 41 the date of termination of ��� o
� is em• - �«- • - = on, cause or without cause, with
ETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE and GETTIN SPIFFY agree that all 'w
\1 /'t1 nformation provided by GETTIN SPIFFY to MCKEE and the terms S +V \ij
1 of this Agreement shall be kept confidential by MCKEE, and 1°
MCKEE agrees not to disclose such information to anyone tr-
without first obtaining the written consent of GETTIN �,n c
SPIFFY.
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ENFORCEMENT PROVISION — VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH—
UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
4. MCKEE acknowledges that the agreements,
representations, conditions, terms and acknowledgements set GV9,
forth above and throughout this Agreement are reasonable W \�� ,,.
and necessary in view of the nature of GETTIN SPIFFY'S
businesses and in order to protect the legitimate business
interests of GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE further acknowledge that
any violation by MCKEE of the representations and agreements
contained herein, or any of them, would result in
irreparable injury to GETTIN SPIFFY which is not adequately
compensated by money damages. Ther- that,
in the event of a breach • - - ened breach by MCKEE o
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any provisions • - s Agreement, GETTIN SPIFFY shall be
entitle• preliminary and permanent injunctive relie
re wining MCKEE from any violation of th- - -nts
-•ntained herein. MC' - - -•ges that any violation by
- -xecution of this Agreement, will result in
irreparable injury to GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE also acknowledge
that in the event of any such violation, GETTIN SPIFFY shall
be entitled to seek preliminary and permanent injunctive
relief the necessity of proving actual damages and
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to seek an equitable counting of all earnings, profits---N
and other benefits ising from any such violation. GE w
SPIFFY 'S right to see - - - . - .- cumulative
and in addition to any other rights or remedies (at law or
in equity) to which GETTIN SPIFFY may otherwise be entitled,
including, but not limited to, suit for money damages and
reasonable attorney fees.
further agrees that if GETTIN SPIFFY
i itutes legal action to enforce any provision of this a
Agreement, MCKEE will pay for GETTIN SPIFFY'S attorneys' N
fees and litigation costs incurred in enforcing this
Agreement, if GETTIN SPIFFY and/ GETTIN SPIFFY obtains
relief as a result of such legal action.
6. In the event that any court of competent
jurisdiction shall determine that any of the restrictive
agreements contained in this Agreement are inequitably
broad as to any provision or any MCKEE, it is the intention
of the parties that the court adjust the obligations of the
MCKEE under the restrictive agreements as to any provision
or any MCKEE, rather than eliminating such obligations
entirely. In the event the court shall equitably adjust
the restrictive agreements, the remainder of the
restrictive agreements and of this Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect.
REPRESENTATIONS OF MCKEE
7. MCKEE recognizes and acknowledges that this is a
legal and binding document intended to be incorporated
within and construed with his employment with GETTING A e SPIFFY. MCKEE acknowledges that this is a legally binding c9- oi--
document which may restrict MCKEE'S pursui er i
t
actions of a competitive nature in th usiness conducted C0-
by GETTIN SPIFFY. Further, MCKEE ackn led es th 1- 3 .ra
have reviewed this Agreement with legal counsel of their
own choosing explaining the meaning of this Agreement, or
has knowingly and voluntarily waived the opportunity to do
so.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
8. THIS Agreement contains the final and entire
understanding between the MCKEE and GETTIN SPIFFY with
respect to the subject matter contained herein. This
Agreement may be altered or amended only by written
agreement signed by both MCKEE and GETTIN SPIFFY.
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9. If any covenant or provision contained in this
Agreement is found by any Court having competent
jurisdiction to be unreasonable in duration or the
character of such restriction, such covenant or provision
shall not be rendered unenforceable thereby, but rather the
duration or character of restriction of such covenant or
provision shall be deemed reduced or modified with
retroactive effect to render such covenant or provision
reasonable, and therefore such covenant or provision shall
be enforced as modified.
If any such court having competent jurisdiction does
not revise the covenant or provision in question at the
time, the parties hereto shall mutually agree to a revision
having an effect as close as permitted by law to the
provision declared unenforceable. Should, however, a court
of competent jurisdiction deem any covenant or provision
contained herein unenforceable, only said covenant or
provision will be considered unenforceable, deemed severed
from this Agreement, with the remaining covenants and
provisions surviving and enforceable.
10. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and construed as is
prepared for the benefit of both parties.
11. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit
GETTIN SPIFFY from assigning the terms of this Agreement to
a successor owner or affiliated company, and MCKEE agrees
to the assignment of this Agreement under the same terms
and conditions.
12. Neither the failure by GETTIN SPIFFY to insist
upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement
nor any decision by GETTIN SPIFFY not to assert any right it
may have to enforce any such provision shall be deemed a
waiver of any of the provisions, rights or remedies
contained in this Agreement.
(INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE, intending
to be legally bound hereby, have caused this Agreement to
be signed as of the day and year first written above.
WITNESS:
Gregory H. Anspach, General
Partner, GETTIN SPIFFY
Travis Myers, General Partner
GETTING SPIFFY
WITNESS:
Jesse Mckee, Individually
(Employee)
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
• SS.
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this,the day of December,2011,before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared GREGORY H.ANSPACH, who acknowledged himself to be a General
Partner of GETTING SPIFFY, a Pennsylvania General Partnership,and that he as such General
Partner,being authorized to do so,executed the same for the purposes therein contained by
signing the his name as a General Partner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the day of December, 2011,before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared Travis Myers,who acknowledged himself to be a General Partner of
GETTING SPIFFY, a Pennsylvania General Partnership,and that he as such General Partner,
being authorized to do so,executed the same for the purposes therein contained by signing the his
name as a General Partner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA •
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the day of December, 2011,before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared Jesse McKee, an adult individual,known to me or satisfactorily proven to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
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Exhibit "B"
COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND CONFIDENTIALITY
(NON—DISCLOSURE)i'B'AGRE EME NT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 2 day of February, 2012,
by and between GREGORY H. ANSPACH, an adult individual, and
TRAVIS MYERS, an adult individual, trading and doing
business as GETTING SPIFFY, a Pennsylvania General
Partnership, all with a principal place of business and
address of 4902 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter collectively referred to
as "GETTIN SPIFFY") , and JESSE MCKEE, an adult individual
with an address of 99 Ridge Road, Newville, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter referred to as "MCKEE") . In consideration of
the mutual covenants herein, and intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties affirm and agree as follows:
WHEREAS, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE are, simultaneously
with execution of this Agreement, entering into an employment
arrangement; and
WHEREAS, as a material inducement to MCKEE to enter into
the employment arrangement, MCKEE has agreed to enter into
this Covenant Not To Compete, Confidentiality (Non-
Disclosure) Agreement and Non-Solicitation Agreement to
protect GETTIN SPIFFY by restricting MCKEE from engaging in
any unfair competition against GETTIN SPIFFY in the future;
and
WHEREAS, MCKEE hereby acknowledges and recognizes that
MCKEE, during the course of his employment relationship with
GETTIN SPIFFY will obtain confidential information and
proprietary information, including but not limited to names
of customers, phone numbers, customer information,
cost/quote/bid information, billing records, and other
pertinent business, public or private, confidential or
proprietary information which is necessary for GETTIN SPIFFY
to use and rely on during and after any employment
relationship with MCKEE; and
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the
adequacy and sufficiency is hereby acknowledged by both
parties hereto, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE agree as follows:
COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE — VEHICLE PAINT
TOUCH—UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
1. In consideration of the terms and conditions of his
employment by GETTIN SPIFFY and the sum of TEN DOLLARS
($10.00) , receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and other
and valuable consideration for MCKEE'S agreement not to
compete with GETTIN SPIFFY while GETTIN SPIFFY is in the
business of providing paint auto touch-up, paint chip and
general limited painting repair to damaged motor vehicles in
various south Central Pennsylvania counties, including
Adams, Franklin, Dauphin, York, Perry, Juniata, Snyder,
Huntingdon, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Centre,
Lancaster and Cumberland, MCKEE and having the advice of an
attorney or the opportunity to seek the advice thereof,
hereby agrees, in any combination, that MCKEE will not for a
period of five (5) years from the date of termination of his
employment with GETTIN SPIFFY, for any reason, cause or
without cause, individually or in conjunction with any other
person or entity, own, manage, operate, control, be employed
or retained by, participate in or be connected in any manner
with a business which involves vehicle paint touch-up, paint
chip and general limited painting repair to damaged motor
vehicle and similar types of mechanical equipment associated
with paint repairs in various south Central Pennsylvania
counties, including Adams, Franklin, Dauphin, York, Perry,
Juniata, Snyder, Huntingdon, Northumberland, Schuylkill,
Lebanon, Centre, Lancaster and Cumberland.
Notwithstanding the foregoing limitations (which shall
be strictly constructed) , for purposes of providing MCKEE
with an opportunity to gain employment in the event of
termination for any reason, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE agree
that MCKEE may obtain employment or participate as an
employee with a business performing general automotive
repair or restorative auto body repair work or
reconstruction. In no event shall MCKEE engage in any type
of painting repair or painting reconstruction as set forth
in the preceding paragraph.
NON-SOLICITATION - VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH-UP,
PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
2. MCKEE, either as an employee, consultant,
principal, partner, stockholder, corporate officer, director
or any other individual representative capacity, shall not,
for a period of five (5) years from the date of termination
of his employment for any reason, cause or without cause,
with GETTIN SPIFFY:
i. Directly or indirectly solicit or attempt to
solicit any business or trade from the GETTIN SPIFFY
and GETTIN SPIFFY'S actual or prospective customers or
clients; or
ii. Directly or indirectly employ or attempt to
employ any employee of GETTIN SPIFFY; or
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iii. Directly or indirectly divert or attempt to
divert business away from GETTIN SPIFFY; or
iv. Directly or indirectly, encourage, direct or
advise any independent contractor or consultant to end
a relationship with GETTIN SPIFFY.
NON-DISCLOSURE (CONFIDENTIALITY) PROVISION -
VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH-UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT
REPAIRS
3. MCKEE hereby acknowledges and agrees that he will
become privy to and in possession of certain confidential,
non-public or proprietary information informatiori concerning the
business and operations 'of GETTIN SPIFFY,. including, but not
limited to, mailing lists, pricing, .trade secrets,
compilations of information, records, advertising methods,
production methods, techniques., activities and account
information. As a condition of furnishing' such information
and execution of the terms of this Agreement, MCKEE and
GETTIN SPIFFY agree that MCKEE shall treat confidentially
such information furnished by GETTIN SPIFFY to MCKEE for a
period of five (5) years from the date -of termination of
his employment for any reason, cause or without cause, with
GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE and GETTIN'SPIFFY agree that all
information provided by GETTIN SPIFFY to MCKEE 'and the terms
of this Agreement shall be kept confidential by MCKEE, and
MCKEE agrees not .to disclose such -i.nforriation to anyone
without first obtaining the .writteri.consent of GETTIN
SPIFFY.
ENFORCEMENT PROVISION - VEHICLE PAINT TOUCH-
UP, PAINT CHIP AND PAINT REPAIRS
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4. MCKEE acknowledges that the . agreements,
representations, conditions, terns and a acknowledgements set
forth above and throughout this Agreement are reasonable
and necessary in view of the nature of GETTIN SPIFFY`S
businesses and in order to protect the' legitimate business
interests of GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE further acknowledge that
any violation by MCKEE of the representations and agreements
contained herein, or any of them, would result in
irreparable injury to GETTIN SPIFFY which is not adequately
compensated by money damages. - Therefore,. MCKEE agrees that,
in the event of a breach or threatened breach by MCKEE of
any provisions of this Agreement, GETTIN SPIFFY shall be
entitled to preliminary and permanent injunctive relief
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restraining MCKEE from any violation of the agreements
contained herein. MCKEE acknowledges- that any violation by
MCKEE, after execution of this Agreement, will result in
irreparable injury to GETTIN SPIFFY. MCKEE also acknowledges
that in the event of any such violation, GETTIN SPIFFY shall
be entitled to seek preliminary and permanent injunctive
relief without the necessity of proving actual damages and
to seek an equitable accounting of all earnings, profits
and other benefits arising from any such violation. GETTIN
SPIFFY'S right to seek equitable relief shall be cumulative
and in addition to any other rights or remedies (at law or
in equity) to which GETTIN SPIFFY may otherwise be entitled,
including, but not limited to, suit for money damages and
reasonable attorney fees.
5. MCKEE further agrees that if GETTIN SPIFFY
institutes legal action to enforce any provision of this
Agreement, MCKEE will pay for GETTIN SPIFFY'S attorneys'
fees and litigation costs incurred in enforcing this
Agreement, if GETTIN SPIFFY obtains relief as a result of
such legal action.
6. In the event that any court of competent
jurisdiction shall determine that any of the restrictive
agreements contained in this Agreement are inequitably
broad as to any provision, it is the intention of the
parties that the court adjust the obligations of MCKEE under
the restrictive agreements, rather than eliminating such
obligations entirely. In the event the court shall
equitably adjust the restrictive agreements, the remainder.
of the restrictive agreements and of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
REPRESENTATIONS OF MCKEE
7. MCKEE recognizes and acknowledges that this is a
legal and binding document intended to be incorporated
within and construed with his employment with GETTING
SPIFFY. MCKEE acknowledges that this is a legally binding
document which may restrict MCKEE'S pursuit of certain
actions of a competitive nature in the business conducted
by GETTIN SPIFFY. Further, MCKEE acknowledges that he has
reviewed this document in advance of signing, suggested
certain modifications which were made and that MCKEE has
had the time and opportunity to review this Agreement with
legal counsel of his own choosing explaining the meaning of
this Agreement, or has knowingly and voluntarily waived the
opportunity to do so.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
8. THIS Agreement contains the final and entire
understanding between MCKEE and GETTIN SPIFFY with respect
to the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement may
be altered or amended only by written agreement signed by
both MCKEE and GETTIN SPIFFY.
9. If any covenant or provision contained in this
Agreement is found by any Court having competent
jurisdiction to be unreasonable in duration or the
character of such restriction, such covenant or provision
shall not be rendered unenforceable thereby, but rather the
duration or character of restriction of such covenant or
provision shall be deemed reduced or modified with
retroactive effect to render such covenant or provision
reasonable, and therefore such covenant or provision shall
be enforced as modified.
If any such court having competent jurisdiction does
not revise the covenant or provision in question at the
time, the parties hereto shall mutually agree to a revision
having an effect as close as permitted by law to the
provision declared unenforceable.. Should, however, a court
of competent jurisdiction deem any covenant or provision
contained herein unenforceable, only said covenant or
provision will be considered unenforceable, deemed severed
from this Agreement, with the remaining covenants and
provisions surviving and enforceable.
10. This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and construed as is
prepared for the benefit of both parties.
11. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit
GETTIN SPIFFY from assigning the terms of this Agreement to
a successor owner or affiliated company, and MCKEE agrees
to the assignment of this Agreement under the same terms
and conditions.
12. Neither the failure by GETTIN SPIFFY to insist
upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement
nor any decision by GETTIN SPIFFY not to assert any right it
may have to enforce any such provision shall be deemed a
waiver of any of the provisions, rights or remedies
contained in this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, GETTIN SPIFFY and MCKEE, intending
to be legally bound hereby, have caused this Agreement to
be signed as of the day and year first written above.
WITN'S5: 111
Gr=•or ' 1: . An pa :r General
Partner, GETTIN SPIFFY
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T vis Myers, ral Partner
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J se McKee, Individually
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA •
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND •
On this, the 2 3r day of February, 2012, before me,
a Notary Public, personally appeared GREGORY H. ANSPACH, who
acknowledged himself to be a General Partner of GETTING SPIFFY,
a Pennsylvania General Partnership, and that he as such General
Partner, being authorized to do so, executed the same for the
purposes therein contained by signing his name as a General
Partner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and
official seal.
Notary Public _! m ,411,4 A •
My Commission Ex• ' es:
BECKY NOTARIAL SEAL
Mechanicsburg ,�Co.
My Comml sloe Expo Nov.19,2014
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
•
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND •
On this, the ;Ord. .day_.of February, 2012, before me,
a Notary Public, personally_apes'ked TRAVIS MYERS, who
acknowledged himself to be a. General Partner of GETTING SPIFFY,
a Pennsylvania General Partnership, and that he as such General
Partner, being authorized to do so, executed the same for the
purposes therein contained by signing his name as a General
Partner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and
official seal.
Notary Public E 2� 5
My Commission Ex �:/' f
NOTARIAL SEAL
M.KNISELY,Notarp Pubk
Nkd u�csbut9 Born, Cm
My Convulsion Explr5 Nov.19,2014.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA •
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND .•
On this, the day of February, 2012, before me,
a Notary Public, personally appeared JESSE MCKEE, an adult
individual, known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and
official seal.
Notary Public_Ara __ , 1.
My Commission Expire :
NOTARIAL SEAL
BECKY M.KNISELY,Notary PubNc -
Medhanicsburg Born,Cumberland Co.
My Commission Wes Nov.19,2014,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this
day serving the foregoing Defendants' Answer to Petition and
Rule to Show Cause upon the following named individual this day
by depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class,
postage prepaid, at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
SEAN M. SHULTZ, ESQUIRE
SAIDIS, SULLIVAN & ROGERS
26 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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Date: February ,26, 2014
A ew C. Sheely, Esqui -