Case Explained: Ollin Star, LC v. Clemens Food Group, LLC; Country View Family Farms, LLC

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Filed: 2026-06-23 The eighth-circuit affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment against Ollin Star, LC in its diversity breach-of-contract action regarding an unenforceable non-compete covenant. Applying a de novo standard of review, the court held that under Iowa law, the restrictive covenant was not enforceable because it was not reasonably necessary to protect the seller’s business, disproportionately burdened the contractor, and failed to strongly support the public interest. Consequently, the judgment in favor of Clemens Food Group, LLC and Country View Family Farms, LLC stands, and the appeal is dismissed with no further proceedings required. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.