Tesla VP explains latest updates in trade secret theft case

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-29T12:28:05+00:00

Tesla's lawsuit against former supplier Matthews International resulted in a permanent injunction preventing Matthews from using stolen Tesla designs. The court found Matthews liable for damages, with calculations pending. Tesla claims over $1 billion for the theft of proprietary battery technology.

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2026-03-29 12:28:05

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Tesla Vice President Bonne Eggleston provided an update on the company’s trade secret theft lawsuit against former supplier Matthews International. A judge issued a permanent injunction blocking Matthews from using certain stolen Tesla parts or designs and found them liable for damages, which will be calculated later. Tesla initiated the suit, demanding over $1 billion, after allegedly finding Matthews copying proprietary battery manufacturing technology and selling it to competitors despite earlier denials.

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