BL YBJ Case 5 - Mattel v MGA Entertainment

After reading Case 5 found in the You Be The Judge Workbook pages 33-36. Answer the following questions.
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  1. Identify the Plaintiff(s) in the case.


  1. Identify two of the Defendant(s) in the case


  1. Is the Plaintiff seeking money damages?
    Yes
    No


  1. Is the Plaintiff seeking any other type of court order?
    Yes
    No


  1. What is a non-compete clause? How does this clause protect Mattel's business?


  1. Explain Bryant's duties under the employment contract with Mattel.


  1. How did Mattel compensate Bryant under the employment agreement?


  1. Bryant completed a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire for Mattel. What did Bryant certify in the questionnaire?


  1. What are the dates that Bryant worked for Mattel?


  1. According to Mattel, explain how Bryant violated the terms of his employment contract?


  1. When did Bryant claim that he developed the Bratz Doll?


  1. What inspired Bryant to devwelop the Bratz doll?


  1. What were Bryants's duties under the MGA Entertainment Employment Contract?


  1. According to their employment contract how was Bryant compensated by MGA Entertainment?


  1. Based on this case, do you believe employment contracts are faire to employees? Explain


  1. Who should win this case?
    Mattel - Barbie
    MGA Entertainment, Inc - Bratz & Carter Bryant





Mrs. Chang
North Hunterdon Business Instructor
North Hunterdon High School
Annandale, NJ