Attorneys
Practice Areas
Trade Secrets Jury Verdict
Rhoads & Sinon trial team headed by senior litigation partner Thomas French obtained a defense jury verdict following a two week trial in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. The case involved claims of theft of trade secrets, unfair competition and commercial disparagement. Plaintiff sought over $10 million in damages, which it asked the court to double under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, plus punitive damages and attorneys' fees. The jury determined that the firm's client, which holds numerous patents for a unique type of "frangible," non-toxic bullet, had not obtained or used plaintiff's alleged trade secrets, had not competed unfairly, and had not disparaged plaintiff. No damages were assessed against the firm's client.
In addition to Mr. French, who presented the defense case to the jury, the trial team consisted of Rhoads & Sinon senior associate Jillian Petrosky and legal assistants Kim Houser and Annie Etter.