Judge schedules jury trial for Joe Gibbs Racing trade secrets case

Judge Susan C. Rodriguez has set a nine-day jury trial in the case of Joe Gibbs Racing, LLC v. Gabehart, starting on February 1, 2027. This trial date coincides with NASCAR's Speedweeks, potentially impacting team preparations for the Daytona event. The case follows allegations involving trade-secret misappropriation, with prior decisions including restrictions that will affect Gabehart. The trial will assess whether JGR's intellectual property was improperly acquired or disclosed, with significant implications for the team and the NASCAR community. The court will hear arguments related to a non-compete clause governing Gabehart's future employment in NASCAR.

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