Judge issues restraining order in Aon-Marsh poaching fight
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A Florida state court judge issued a consent order against Marsh LLC and several former Aon employees Wednesday in connection with the broker’s alleged poaching of 44 former Aon brokers.
The order forbids Michael Landa, formerly executive vice president at Aon Risk Solutions, from working for 90 days from his resignation from Aon and former managing directors Michael Parrish and Giselle Lugones for a period of 45 days from their resignations.
The order, which had been sought by Aon over Marsh’s initial opposition, essentially forbids these executives and nine others from revealing confidential information, soliciting business from Aon clients and encouraging other Aon employees from leaving the company for up to two years.
The order by Judge William Thomas of the Florida circuit court, which will be in effect for 12 months, states Aon and Marsh have agreed to the order “in lieu of continued proceedings.”
In a lawsuit filed June 24, Aon charged that Marsh had recruited “ringleader” Michael Parrish and other key executives to Marsh despite restrictive covenants.
Marsh responded to the lawsuit by referring to the U.S. Justice Department’s efforts to block Aon’s $30 billion proposed merger with Willis Towers merger, stating the litigation was “a calculated act of desperation and continuing effort to coerce its remaining employees.”
