Burrage Roofing, Construction & Restoration, LLC v. Jonathan Todd Dawson & Mitten Roofing and Restoration, LLC


Case Name:Burrage Roofing, Construction & Restoration, LLC v. Jonathan Todd Dawson & Mitten Roofing and Restoration, LLC
Case Number:LACE137459
Date of Trial:06/08/2026
Venue:
Scott County
Casetype/Claims:Breach of Contract & Tortious Interference with Contract

Judge:Stuart Werling

Plaintiff's Counsel:Brenda Myers-MaasDefendant's Counsel:Ann Gronlund and Kevin Moore

Verdict:For Plaintiff

Damages: $165,000

Breach of Contract: $50,000
Tortious Interference with Contract: $15,000
Punitive Damages: $100,000

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Statement of Case:
This case involves disputes between Burrage Roofing, Construction & Restoration, LLC (“Burrage”) and its former employee, Jonathan Todd Dawson (“Dawson”). In this case, Burrage and Dawson are parties to a written contract, titled an “Employment Confidentiality/Non-compete Agreement,” that Burrage required Dawson to sign during his employment. Burrage alleges that, after Dawson’s employment ended with Burrage, Dawson breached the contract and caused Burrage damage. Burrage further claims that Dawson and Mitten Roofing and Restoration, LLC (“Mitten”) tortiously interfered with contracts and prospective business relationships between Burrage and its customers and caused Burrage damage. Dawson and Mitten deny all claims made by Burrage. Dawson asserts that Burrage failed to pay him commission wages due under a written compensation agreement with Burrage and caused Dawson damage. Dawson seeks payment of the unpaid commissions that were earned during his employment with Burrage. Burrage denies all claims made by Dawson.

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Official Jury Verdict Form:
Burrage v. Dawson Verdict Form.PDFBurrage v. Dawson Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest:
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Burrage v. Dawson Jury Instructions.PDFBurrage v. Dawson Jury Instructions.PDF

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