On Wednesday, June 7, a Colorado company sued the boeing (BA.N), alleging that the aerospace giant had stolen trade secrets from NASA's Space Launch System rocket.
The indictment states that the Boeing had components with serious safety flaws, which could pose risks to astronauts.
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Boeing is being accused of stealing commercial data
The company Wilson Aerospace claims that it worked in partnership with Boeing for two years, starting in 2014. According to the indictment filed in Federal Court in Seattle, Boeing, fearing the loss of billions of dollars on NASA revenue, sought help from Wilson Aerospace to ensure the safe connection of the engines to the rocket.
However, Boeing would have canceled the contract with Wilson, but continued to use its intellectual property without the professional instructions necessary to properly construct and install components, resulting in potential hazards to security.
The indictment alleges that Boeing earned billions of dollars in revenue through the violation of Wilson Aerospace's trade secrets and demands that Boeing turn over the entire amount in the form of a profit.
In addition, Wilson Aerospace claims that Boeing also allegedly stole trade secrets related to bolt installation tools for its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. According to the allegation, Boeing asked Wilson Aerospace to design these tools in 2012.
Wilson Aerospace, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, is comprised of founder David Wilson, son and wife.
In addition to seeking legal action against Boeing for alleged theft of trade secrets, the company is also seeking triple damages.
This means that they are seeking financial compensation equivalent to triple the value of the losses suffered due to the alleged actions of Boeing.
The company defended itself against the allegations.
In response to the allegations made by Wilson Aerospace, Boeing, based in Arlington, Virginia, issued a statement saying that the process is riddled with inaccuracies and omissions. The company has stated that it will vigorously defend itself in court against these allegations.
Boeing also described NASA's Space Launch System as the most powerful rocket ever built.
In addition, he highlighted that the system is fundamental for the establishment of a permanent human presence in deep space, highlighting its importance as the backbone of this initiative.
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