THOR Industries Files Lawsuit Against Startup Axiom RV – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
GOSHEN, Ind. — Two RV makers have taken legal action against a newly launched company and a former employee, according to a report by The Elkhart Truth.
Heartland RV and Cruiser RV (CRV) together are seeking an injunction against Axiom RV and a former CRV general manager, John Jones. The two THOR Industries Inc. brands claim that Jones took confidential business information when his employment was terminated in November and that he used the information to contact HRV and CRV customers or otherwise engage in unfair competitive practices, according to the report.
“Jones’ actions were done willfully and maliciously, with the deliberate intent to injure HRV and CRV and with a conscious disregard of HRV and CRV’s rights and protections of their confidential information,” alleges the complaint, which was filed May 28 in Elkhart County Circuit Court. “Unless restrained and enjoined, Jones will continue to misappropriate HRV and/or CRV’s confidential information.”
Axiom company officials and their attorney today issued the following statement regarding the case:
“Axiom RV is aware of the recent legal filing. We firmly believe the claims are without merit and intend to vigorously defend our position through the proper legal process. Out of respect for that process, and our focus on building a great product and strong dealer relationships, we will not be making further public comments at this time.”
Click here to read the full report by The Elkhart Truth.
Click here to read the RVBusiness report on the launch of Axiom RV.
