Smucker lawsuit alleges scientist stole PB&J secret

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AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Attorneys for the Orrville-based J.M. Smucker Co. allege a scientist who was fired for poor performance made off with trade secrets used in several of its products, including Uncrustables sandwiches.

A new lawsuit filed Thursday, Feb. 12, in Ohio’s Northern District federal court names Paul-Yvann Djamen, of Akron, a senior scientist hired to improve Smucker-brand products, including the crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…

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