SoCal Diesel v. Extrasensory Software CA2/1
SoCal Diesel, a manufacturer of devices that communicate with computers on truck engines, sued Extrasensory Software, a competitor, and Ira and Robyn Emus, its principals, for trade secret misappropriation, alleging defendants stole an algorithm used in SoCal’s products. After presentation of the plaintiff’s evidence, the court granted nonsuit as to Robyn, finding no evidence supported the allegation that she misappropriated any trade secret. After a jury verdict in favor of SoCal, the trial court granted Extrasensory’s and Ira’s motion for new trial, finding no evidence suggested the algorithm in their product was (1) similar to SoCal’s algorithm or (2) wrongfully acquired.
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