J.M. Smucker has filed a federal lawsuit against former senior scientist Paul-Yvann Djamen, accusing him of stealing confidential trade secrets related to its Uncrustables products after his firing. The company alleges Djamen retained company laptops and downloaded sensitive files to external USB drives, posing a risk to Smucker’s competitive edge. Djamen, however, claims the information was not confidential, the laptop return was an oversight, and that he experienced a hostile work environment and health issues during his employment.
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Orrville-based JM Smucker suing former scientist for allegedly stealing Uncrustables secrets
J.M. Smucker has filed a federal lawsuit against former senior scientist Paul-Yvann Djamen, accusing him of stealing confidential trade secrets related to its Uncrustables products after his firing. The company alleges Djamen retained company laptops and downloaded sensitive files to external USB drives, posing a risk to Smucker’s competitive edge. Djamen, however, claims the information was not confidential, the laptop return was an oversight, and that he experienced a hostile work environment and health issues during his employment.