A Knoxville company has filed a complaint against Nashville-based Randa Solutions and its owner Martin Reed, accusing them of violating a non-compete agreement and asking for more than $100 million in damages.
The suit by Business Information Group was originally filed in a Knoxville court and was moved last week to Davidson County Chancery Court.
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