Biopharma Co. Says Ex-Worker Used Files To Build AI Rival

By Mark Payne · April 15, 2026, 2:39 PM EDT

A biopharmaceutical consulting firm's ex-contractor illegally downloaded thousands of proprietary internal files and emails that he then used to launch a rival company powered by artificial intelligence, the firm claimed in...

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Case Information

Case Title

THRIVE Consulting LLC v. Joel Smylie et al

Case Number

2:26-cv-03985

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016)

Date Filed

April 14, 2026