Sixth Circuit Reviews Ford's $13.2 Million Trade Secrets Verdict

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit questioned on Thursday whether Ford Motor Company should be required to pay $13.2 million in profits following a jury verdict. The legal dispute centers on allegations that the automaker misappropriated a supplier's trade secrets regarding a vehicle interface module.

During the proceedings, the court pressed attorneys on the calculation of the financial award. The panel specifically questioned whether the $13.2 million figure improperly included profits from vehicle features that were unrelated to the disputed technology.