Is Non Compete Valid in this case?

Hi,

My friend who was employed by Consultant-1 in Michigan was employed with Client XYZ in Michigan. And he was employed by Consultant-2 to the client. So in effect he was employed with the client thru Consultnt-2 thru Consultant-1. He was offered a full time employement by the client and Consultant-2 had no issues with this. He went ahead with the offer where consultant-1 is saying its breach of non-compete. Though he has signed the non-compete with consultant-1, is it valid? As there is no legitimate trade secrets or confidentiality involved between Consultant-1 and client company. The Consul-1 is just trying to retain the employee. Will this be valid under Michigan court of law?

Thanks, JKS

No one can comment on a contract they have not read. You must take the contract to a lawyer in your area to determine if it would be enforceable in your case.