Not a lawyer, but I recall hearing or reading at some point that it's actually a valid cause of action merely to be asked to sign an illegal non-compete in Cali

Not a lawyer, but I recall hearing or reading at some point that it's actually a valid cause of action merely to be asked to sign an illegal non-compete in California. Does anyone know if that's true or I imagined that? It's academic anyhow since even if so good luck finding a lawyer to take the case since the actual damages will be miniscule.