Turner Lawyers Seek to Void Wilson's $25 Million Restraint Claim in Christchurch Court
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Updated · Otago Daily Times · Jul 9
Turner Lawyers Seek to Void Wilson's $25 Million Restraint Claim in Christchurch Court
2 articles · Updated · Otago Daily Times · Jul 9
Summary
Closing submissions for Peter Turner and ATE Property argued in Christchurch Employment Court that Wilson Parking’s restraint clause was unreasonable when signed and is therefore void and unenforceable.
Lawyers said Turner’s knowledge of Christchurch parking sites, landlords and pricing was largely public or retained in memory, not confidential information or trade secrets taken from Wilson.
Dean Russ also argued Turner accepted he was bound by some restraint, but not the cascading version Wilson seeks to enforce, describing his role as operational with limited authority despite a 2020 promotion.
Wilson alleges Turner planned his exit while still employed, lined up future clients and signed short-term leases before resigning in August 2023; it is seeking leases, profits, shares, salary and costs worth up to $25 million.
The four-week hearing is nearing its end before Judge Helen Doyle, with Wilson’s lawyers due to deliver their closing arguments on Monday.