EQT Sues Former Midstream VP Robert Wingo re Non-Compete Contract

Last week, MDN told you that EQT's vice president of midstream, Robert Wingo, was moving on to another job (see EQT Head of Midstream Rob Wingo Leaving for Greener Pastures). It looks like the greener pastures will have to wait. On June 17, EQT sued Wingo in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania over a trade secrets and contract dispute. The lawsuit seeks to block Wingos's planned move to Williams Cos., a competitor. According to the complaint (below), Wingo's acceptance of a senior role at Williams violates his one-year non-compete agreement and risks disclosure of confidential information.

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