McMillan Electric Company has filed a lawsuit alleging serious misconduct by a former employee, seeking justice for what it claims are significant breaches of trust and confidentiality. The complaint was lodged on March 14, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against Dilan Nguyen and other unnamed defendants. McMillan Electric accuses Nguyen of multiple violations including breach of duty of loyalty, misappropriation of trade secrets, defamation, and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage.
According to the court documents, McMillan Electric Company is a reputable electrical contractor based in San Francisco County that prides itself on maintaining strong client relationships and safeguarding its proprietary business information. The plaintiff alleges that Dilan Nguyen, a former employee with access to sensitive data such as cost estimates and sales strategies, violated his fiduciary duties by collaborating with other ex-employees to solicit confidential records beyond their authorized scope. These actions reportedly led to the unauthorized distribution of McMillan's proprietary information to external parties.
The complaint details how Nguyen's alleged misconduct caused significant harm to McMillan Electric’s business operations. Key business relationships were damaged as clients began questioning the company's integrity due to the exposure of internal records. This breach reportedly resulted in substantial economic losses for McMillan Electric, including being denied opportunities to bid on major projects due to reputational damage.
The lawsuit further accuses Nguyen of defamation by disseminating false allegations about fraudulent billing practices and collusion within McMillan Electric. Such statements allegedly undermined the company’s credibility in the industry and disrupted its valuable economic relationships with clients. As per the filing, these wrongful acts not only breached Nguyen's duty of loyalty but also constituted misappropriation under California Civil Code § 3426 et seq., leading to additional claims for damages.
In seeking redress from the court, McMillan Electric requests compensatory damages for lost business opportunities and reputational harm suffered due to Nguyen’s actions. The plaintiff also seeks punitive damages on grounds that Nguyen's conduct was willful and malicious. Additionally, McMillan Electric demands injunctive relief to prevent further dissemination or use of its confidential information by the defendants.
Representing McMillan Electric Company is attorney Christopher Karic from Furukawa Castles LLP based in Burlingame, CA. The case is identified under Case No. CGC-25-623313 in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.