Federal jury awards Aerosonic $116.9 million in trade‑secret case against Joby

A federal jury in Tampa awarded Aerosonic nearly $116.9 million after finding Joby breached a nondisclosure agreement and willfully misappropriated trade secrets.

The verdict allocated $68.6 million for the breach, $29.9 million for trade‑secret misappropriation and $18.3 million in exemplary damages, with the jury deeming the misappropriation willful and malicious; Joby denied the allegations, said it developed the technology independently and will pursue post‑trial and appellate remedies while also suing Archer Aviation and a former employee.