Am. Integrated Sec. Grp. Inc. v. Terra Sound Tech. LLC

Personal Jurisdiction Under Long-Arm Statute Established, Venue in District Proper

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MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER The plaintiff, American Integrated Security Group, Inc. (“AISG”), sued Ferus Security Partners, LLC (“Ferus”) and Terra Sound Technology, LLC (“Terra”) for tortious interference with current and prospective business relations, misappropriation of confidential information and unfair competition. Ferus moves to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue. For the following reasons, the motion is denied. BACKGROUND AISG is a Queens, New York company that “designs, engineers and installs security systems.” (ECF No. 29 at 2.) It specializes in “open platform integrated systems, including IP video surveillance, access control and security intrusion, perimeter protection, and a full range of related wireless security technologies.” (Id.) Consequently, AISG possesses confidential and proprietary information about its customers “and the services and equipment it provides to them.” (ECF No. 7 28.) This information is not available to the public. AISG employees can get access to this information only through a virtual private network using a unique username and password. (Id. 29.) Michael Bennett was one such employee. In October 2011, AISG hired Bennett to cultivate industry contacts and maintain customer relationships. AISG claims that these relationships “would never have developed but for [Bennett's] role at AISG as a salesman.” (Id. 31.) On June 20, 2018, Bennett signed a Restrictive Covenant Agreement (the “RCA”), promising to not solicit business from AISG customers for two years after leaving the company.¹ (Id. 33.) Bennett also agreed not to compete with AISG for one year,² or to “use or disclose AISG’s proprietary information other than in the course of his duties and responsibilities as an AISG employee….” (Id.

Am. Integrated Sec. Grp. Inc. v. Terra Sound Tech. LLC

Personal Jurisdiction Under Long-Arm Statute Established, Venue in District Proper

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