Gentiva Hospice sues Bristol Hospice over noncompete violations in Maine

Gentiva Hospice has filed a federal lawsuit against Bristol Hospice, claiming that a former employee shared confidential information to help Bristol establish a competing operation in Bangor, Maine. The lawsuit alleges violations of noncompetition and confidentiality agreements. Gentiva accuses Erica Lilly, a former registered nurse administrator, of using proprietary information to solicit clients for Bristol shortly after leaving Gentiva. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and demands that Lilly stop working for Bristol and return Gentiva's documents. Gentiva claims Lilly's actions have harmed its reputation and led to lost referrals and clients. The company is also seeking compensation for financial damages caused by Lilly and Bristol's alleged false statements about its operations.