Court Grants Summary Judgment to Nike After Finding It Sought the Truth About McIlroy’s Contract with Oakley

A federal judge from the Central District of California has granted summary judgment to Nike, Inc., which had been sued by Oakley Inc., for intentional interference with contractual relations, violation of a California code on unfair competition, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealings. The controversy centered on elite professional golfer Rory McIlroy, who had been under contract to Oakley before Nike signed him to a contract.   In providing the background for the case,