The applicant management company sought an injunction to enforce restrictive covenants against a respondent dentist who formerly practiced at its clinic.
The respondent had removed patient lists upon termination of the management agreement and intended to contact patients.
The respondent argued the covenants were unenforceable as a non-dentist cannot have a proprietary interest in dental patients and the covenants conflicted with his professional obligations.
The court found the applicant had a valid proprietary interest in the clinic's goodwill, the covenants were reasonable and not contrary to public policy, and granted the injunction.
