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2026
Western Livestock Journal sues ex-president over alleged trade secret theft
Lawsuit filed
The Western Livestock Journal and its parent company, Superior Livestock Auction, filed a lawsuit against former president Logan Ipsen, alleging he misappropriated trade secrets and subscriber data to build a competing business, Stock Point Media. The complaint seeks an injunction, financial compensation, disgorgement of profits and punitive damages in federal court in Idaho.
Source excerpt
The Western Livestock Journal is suing a former top executive, alleging he used company trade secrets to start his own business.
The livestock publication and its parent company, Superior Livestock Auction, have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop Logan Ipsen, the ex-president, from using the information to help his business, Stock Point Media.
The lawsuit alleges these actions represent the unlawfully misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential business information, breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud, unjust enrichment and unfair competition.