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Rivian to Face Trial Over Tesla Tech Theft Claims, Judge Says
- Tesla’s evidence merits trial, judge says in tentative ruling
- Ex-Tesla workers, Rivian accused of jointly stealing data
The legal fight began four years ago when Elon Musk’s EV maker accused Rivian in a lawsuit of an “alarming pattern” of poaching its employees and stealing trade secrets.
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Rivian Automotive Inc. will likely be forced to go to trial over claims that it encouraged employees who defected from Tesla Inc. to steal electric-vehicle trade secrets.
A California state judge on Tuesday issued a tentative ruling denying Rivian’s request to dismiss the claims.