US court revives $82.2 million verdict against Ford
A US appeals court reinstated $82.2 million in damages against Ford for a contract breach. It also ordered a new trial to assess trade secret theft claims.
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FORD MOTOR CO must pay $82.2 million after a U.S. appeals court on Friday revived a portion of a 2022 trade secrets verdict. The ruling reinstates breach-of-contract damages previously overturned by a district judge in 2023. The decision forces the automaker back to court to determine additional penalties for the misappropriation of software secrets.
