Google, Alphabet Inc. Move To Dismiss Misappropriation Suit Involving ‘Project Loon’

(December 21, 2016, 1:07 PM EST) -- SAN JOSE, Calif. — Defendants Alphabet Inc. and Google Inc. on Dec. 2 moved to dismiss a misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of written contract lawsuit filed by Space Data Corp. alleging that Alphabet and Google used Space Data’s confidential information and trade secrets to develop a research and development effort to use high-altitude balloons to deliver internet access to underserved areas around the world, saying Space Data’s complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted (Space Data Corp. v. Alphabet Inc., et al., No. 5:16-cv-03260, N.D. Calif.)....

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