Sacramento Business Journal - by Kathy Robertson Staff writer

A Maryland staffing company with operations in Sacramento has sued a former employee, accusing him of taking trade secrets when he went to work for a competitor here.

But not just any competitor. Aerotek Inc. alleges in court documents that Michael Ponce joined Johnson Group Staffing Co. Inc., a company that was started by former Aerotek employee Christopher Johnson -- whom Aerotek also has sued. The suit against Johnson was settled.