Encompass Health Corporation
10/26/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2021 15:04
Encompass Health Files Lawsuit Against Former Executive April Anthony for Breach of Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Agreements
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 26, 2021/PRNewswire/ - Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against former executive April Anthonyin state District Court in Dallas County, Texasfor breach of her employment agreement with Encompass Health, including breach of non-competition and non-solicitation obligations, and for misappropriation of trade secrets.
The Company acted after recently learning from multiple sources that Ms. Anthony met in secret with employees, including senior executives, to encourage them to leave the Company to join a competing venture. These efforts began before Ms. Anthony left the Company's employment and continued thereafter. Ms. Anthony took extraordinary steps to hide her activities, which were in direct violation of her contractual and other legal obligations.
About Encompass Health
As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers both facility-based and home-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies and hospice agencies. With a national footprint that includes 144 hospitals, 249 home health locations, and 95 hospice locations in 42 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, cost-effective integrated healthcare. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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