The defendants brought a motion for summary judgment seeking to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims in their entirety, arguing there were no genuine issues for trial.
The plaintiffs opposed, asserting that significant credibility issues and allegations of conspiracy, breach of confidentiality agreements, and fiduciary duties required a full trial.
The court found numerous and significant credibility issues, particularly concerning the misappropriation of business opportunities (Kubota, Hyundai clients) and the circumstances surrounding the hiring of former employees by a competitor.
Given the conflicting evidence and the nature of conspiracy allegations, the court determined that a fair and just determination could not be made on a summary judgment motion.
The motion was dismissed, and the action was ordered to proceed to discoveries and trial.
