OTX Logistics Inc. vs. Haenisch Hardy et al

Case Background

On October 21, 2021, OTX Logistics Inc. filed a lawsuit in California State, Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Case No. 21STCV38826). Judge Christopher K. Lui presided over the case.

Cause

Hardy Haenisch served as President of OTX Logistics from January 2011 to April 2020. He also served as President of the board of directors during that period. Christina Suen worked at OTX from November 2008 to July 2021. She ultimately held the position of Vice President of Operations. Suen also served as Secretary of OTX's board of directors from November 2014 until her resignation. While still employed by OTX, Haenisch and Suen conspired to establish competing businesses. On August 23, 2019, Haenisch informed Aileen Servando McGann, OTX's General Manager, about his plan. He was using current OTX employees to set up a new logistics company. He revealed that Suen was helping him obtain necessary licenses for this venture. Haenisch admitted to recruiting Suen and other OTX employees to join his new company. He disclosed that he had purchased an ownership interest in J.H. World Express, a direct competitor to OTX. Haenisch also convinced Kunio Shiroyama, OTX's Im