The jury found in Propel’s favor on its claim that Phillips 66’s California renewable fuels business was developed from Propel’s trade secrets in violation of California’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act and awarded unjust enrichment damages totaling $604.9 million. The jury also found Phillips 66’s misappropriation was willful and malicious, meaning the Court may now triple the total damages award. The verdict follows more than two years of pretrial proceedings and a trial that featured voluminous evidence and testimony from 31 witnesses, including 10 expert witnesses.
