Corporate Espionage Claims Emerge
New claims of corporate espionage have surfaced, involving two highly valued 401(k) admin startups.
A lawsuit filed by Human Interest against Guidewire in Utah federal court alleges systematic data theft and planted moles.
"We are going to tear apart HI. It's going to be the easiest thing to do."
This quote is from a text message sent by Brandon Sterri to his brothers on January 29, while he and his brother Brian were still employed by Human Interest.
- Brandon and Brian Sterri were still accessing company-issued laptops with confidential data.
- Their brother, Eirik, worked for the competing company, Guideline.
The lawsuit, filed by a Salt Lake City law firm, claims the Sterri brothers took action on their threats.
Author's summary: New corporate espionage claims emerge in 401(k) admin startups.