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LINCARE INC. v. McKINNEY, 1:14-CV-01272-JDB-egb. (2015)

Court: District Court, W.D. Tennessee Number: infdco20150206922 Visitors: 11
Filed: Jan. 30, 2015
Latest Update: Jan. 30, 2015
Summary: AGREED FINAL JUDGMENT OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION DANIEL BREEN, Chief District Judge. Plaintiff Lincare Inc. (" Lincare ") has filed a Verified Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Damages [Dkt. 1] against Sidney McKinney (" Mr. McKinney ") and Home Medical Products, Inc. (" HMP ") (collectively, " Defendants "). Defendants consent to entry of this Agreed Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction voluntarily and without further notice. Defendants waive the entry of findings of fact and conclusions o
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AGREED FINAL JUDGMENT OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION

DANIEL BREEN, Chief District Judge.

Plaintiff Lincare Inc. ("Lincare") has filed a Verified Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Damages [Dkt. 1] against Sidney McKinney ("Mr. McKinney") and Home Medical Products, Inc. ("HMP") (collectively, "Defendants").

Defendants consent to entry of this Agreed Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction voluntarily and without further notice. Defendants waive the entry of findings of fact and conclusions of law under Rule 52 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and waive any right to appeal from this Agreed Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is accordingly ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that:

1. This Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332.

2. This Court finds that Defendants have consented to this Agreed Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction.

3. Mr. McKinney, individually and doing business as or through any other entity, and anyone acting in concert therewith, is permanently enjoined and restrained from, directly or indirectly, by the use of any means or instrumentalities:

A. Soliciting any of the referral sources identified within Sealed Exhibit A ("Lincare Referral Sources"), which is a list of 24 medical practices in Western Tennessee that constitutes confidential business information and will be filed under seal; and

B. Conducting any Competitive Business in any of the following four counties located within Tennessee: (i) Lauderdale; (ii) Haywood; (iii) Dyer; and (iv) Tipton. The term "Competitive Business" shall mean engaging in any conduct or act, directly or indirectly, to engage or participate, attempt to engage or participate, or assist any individual or entity in engaging or participating in, any conduct or act that:

a. Solicits, encourages, convinces, assists, or otherwise facilitates or causes any individual or entity to conduct business with HMP or any other business that provides products or services similar to those provided by Lincare;

b. Solicits, encourages, convinces, assists, or otherwise facilitates or causes any individual or entity to eliminate, reduce, or otherwise decrease the business currently transacted or that may be transacted with Lincare;

c. Accepting any business, commission, fees, salary, compensation, or other consideration, from any Lincare Referral Source;

d. Entering into any employment, contractual, partnership, corporate, customer, consulting, supplier or other business relationship or transaction with any Lincare Referral Source; and/or

e. Soliciting, encouraging, convincing, or otherwise assisting any individual who is or was a Lincare employee, consultant or contractor to compete with Lincare or to perform services for or on behalf of HMP or any other business that provides products or services similar to those provided by Lincare.

f. Specifically excluded from the limitations set forth in this paragraph B are the performance of administrative job activities by Mr. McKinney, which Mr. McKinney may perform at any HMP office locations so long as such job activities do not include the solicitation of any Lincare Referral Sources or the performance of any Competitive Business as defined above.

C. It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that each Defendant shall provide to Lincare a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B that shall serve as a monthly certification that Defendants are complying with the terms of this Permanent Injunction. The declarations attached as Exhibit B are to be signed by Mr. McKinney and HMP representative Michael Prichard, and shall be postmarked and sent to Lincare, c/o Matthew J. Meyer, Ansa Assuncao, LLP, 100 S. Ashley Dr., Suite 1740, Tampa, Florida 33602, on the first business day of every month until the termination of this Permanent Injunction, with an email copy sent to matthew.meyer@ansalaw.com

D. It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that this Permanent Injunction shall remain in full force and effect until September 30, 2015 and that this Court shall retain continuing jurisdiction over the Parties and subject matter to enforce the terms and conditions of this Permanent Injunction. Beginning October 1, 2015, this Permanent Injunction will expire and all parties hereto will be relieved of any responsibilities, restrictions or obligations herein, provided, however, that the Court may extend this Permanent Injunction by any period during which HMP or Mr. McKinney has violated its terms.

E. This order constitutes a final judgment upon all claims, defenses and counterclaims in this case.

There being no reason for delay, this Judgment shall take effect immediately upon its entry and the Clerk is directed to enter this Agreed Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction forthwith.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

TO BE FILED UNDER SEAL

EXHIBIT A TO AGREED FINAL JUDGMENT OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION

EXHIBIT B TO AGREED FINAL JUDGMENT OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE JACKSON DIVISION LINCARE INC., a Delaware corporation, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: 1:14-CV-01272-JDB-egb SIDNEY McKINNEY, an individual, and HOME MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC., a Tennessee corporation, Defendants. DECLARATION OF DEFENDANT SIDNEY McKINNEY IN COMPLIANCE WITH AGREED FINAL JUDGMENT OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION STATE OF TENNESSEE ) ) COUNTY OF TIPTON )

I, Sidney McKinney, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, declare:

In accordance with my obligations pursuant to the Agreed Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction [Dkt. ___], I have not violated any terms of this Court's Permanent Injunction. If I have violated the terms of the Permanent Injunction, I have identified each such violation here: [state "none" or identify violations].

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1746, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

___________________________________ Sidney McKinney Dated: ________________ UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE JACKSON DIVISION LINCARE INC., a Delaware corporation, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: 1:14-CV-01272-JDB-egb SIDNEY McKINNEY, an individual, and HOME MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC., a Tennessee corporation, Defendants. DECLARATION OF DEFENDANT SIDNEY McKINNEY IN COMPLIANCE WITH AGREED FINAL JUDGMENT OF PERMANENT INJUNCTION STATE OF TENNESSEE ) ) COUNTY OF MADISON )

I, Michael Prichard, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, declare:

In accordance with Home Medical Products, Inc.'s obligations pursuant to the Agreed Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction [Dkt. ___], I have conducted a reasonable investigation regarding Sidney McKinney's activities for the month of _____________, and have concluded that based upon my reasonable investigation Sidney McKinney has not violated this Court's Permanent Injunction. If Mr. McKinney has violated the terms of the Permanent Injunction, I have identified each such violation here: [state "none" or identify violations].

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1746, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

___________________________________ Michael Prichard Dated: ________________
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