8th Circ. OKs Trade Secret Win For Wilbur-Ellis, But Axes Fees

By Elliot Weld · November 9, 2026, 8:48 PM EST

The Eighth Circuit on Monday backed a $198,000 jury verdict for agribusiness Wilbur-Ellis against a former employee it accused of making off with trade secrets, but wiped out a $459,000 award...

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Case Information

Case Title

Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC v. Cody Downing

Case Number

25-2865

Court

Appellate - 8th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3880 Defend Trade Secret Act 2016

Date Filed

September 23, 2025