Former employees liable for damages and permanently enjoined June 12, 2008—Sombra Cosmetics Inc. ("Sombra"), based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a manufacturer of a unique natural pain relieving gel sold under the brands Sombra* and Sore No More", announced that it won a lawsuit against two former employees, Michael Whalen and Roberto Gomez, and their company, Alivia Laboratories Inc. ("Alivia") located in Los Lunas, New Mexico. The jury determined that Whalen, Gomez, and Alivia had violated the New Mexico Uniform Trade Secrets Act by committing willful and malicious misappropriation. The trade secrets in question included both the formula and manufacturing process used to make this highly effective gel. Sombra was awarded compensatory and punitive damages, and the defendants were pennanently enjoined and restrained from (1) selling their branded product; (2) making any product using the Sombra formula and process; or (3) disclosing the formula and process to any person or entity. Also permanently enjoined were Pedro Moreno St., owner of Southwest Respiratory, based in Albuquerque, and his son Pedro Moreno, Jr., both of which were identified during court proceedings as investors in Alivia. For more information about Sombra and its pain relief products call 800-225-3963. SOMBRA. Professional Therapy Products
