Michel opened Littie Hen, a breakfast and brunch bistro on October 1, 2022. The restaurant was a huge success due in part to its managing chaf Aklra Lee. Michel spent $30,000 promoting Akira’s affitiation with the restaurant in both print and digital medie advertising. Akira’s contract began on July 1, 2022, for an initial three (3) year term. Under the terms of the contract, Akira would manage the restaurant and serve as executive chef in exchange for compensation of $16,000 a month. Akira’s contract contained two clauses, one stating that should Akira leave employment for any reason she would refrain from working as a chef at amy other dining estabilshment in Chicago for two (2) years. The second was a liquidated darnages clause equat to Akira’s salary multiplied by term remaining in the contract in the event Akira left before the end of her employment term.Akira Left the Lirtie Hen in March 2023 to become the executive chef of a new restaurant and bar opened within the Nucci Couture store for compensation of $20,000 a month. Michel sued Akira for breach of contract.
Questions:
Analyze the above business transaction and explain the alleged breach.
Explain the enforcements and remedies Michel is seeking.
What could the court do in this case? Explain
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