Facts

Michael Chow, Mr. Chow Enterprises LTD, MC Miami Enterprises LLC, MC Tribeca, LLC and TC Ventures, Inc. filed suit against Chak Yam Chau, Stratis Morfogen, Philippe Miami LLC, Philippe North America Restaurants LLC and Philippe Restaurant Corp. Philippe Chau aka Chak Yam Chau used to work for Mr. Chow.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs alleged false advertising, deceptive conduct, trademark infringement, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Plaintiffs claimed that Philippe Chau had never created Mr. Chow's menu and dishes, but claimed that he did.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant argued that Chau did create the dishes at Mr. Chow and owned them.

Result

The jury awarded plaintiffs $1 million on the false advertising and unfair competition by deceptive conduct claims.