“Who’s expecting to get a call from the FBI?” testified Jeff Lombardo regarding his email describing the non-solicitation agreement. “It was like the movies.”
Recruiter says agreement blocked him from talking to DaVita employees
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Protege testifies Thiry had ‘veto power’ over top DaVita employees leaving
Attorneys in the criminal trial debated whether the agreement between the former CEO and Rich Whitney restricted employees from getting jobs they sought.
‘We didn’t hide it,’ CEO says of alleged illegal agreement with DaVita, Thiry
Defense lawyers argued that non-solicitation deals are a common business arrangement. Prosecutors said they’re criminal.
Owner of three Subway restaurants files for bankruptcy
Greenwood Village-based Outside Capital owes nearly $1.2 million to 16 creditors and seeks Chapter 11 protection.
‘Inform-your-boss’ rule takes center stage at DaVita criminal trial
Witnesses say the onerous requirement was unique to DaVita and companies it had agreements with. DaVita attorneys noted the agreements were not ironclad.
Kent Thiry’s former right-hand man testifies against him in DaVita trial
Dennis Kogod said non-solicitation agreements existed and “had a chilling effect.” A Thiry defense attorney argued executives still moved between companies.
Developer loses suit against Littleton City Council over 33-acre project
Evergreen Devco asked a judge to reverse the council’s rejection of its development plan but the judge ruled the council had the discretion to do so.
Prosecutors, DaVita attorneys make opening arguments in landmark trial
Former CEO Kent Thiry “wanted control over his employees,” a prosecutor said. There were non-solicitation agreements but no crime, DaVita’s lawyer argued.
Donors can’t sue CU Foundation over its investments, appeals court rules
Clarence Herbst, who donated $5 million to the university, claimed the foundation made poor investments. The court said he and other plaintiffs lack standing.
Landmark criminal trial of DaVita, Kent Thiry starting in Denver court
The dialysis giant and its former CEO could be the first to be convicted under an 1890 anti-monopoly law for using non-solicitation agreements with competitors.
