Hytera Fights $290M Restitution Bid At Sentencing Hearing

By Editorial Team

Counsel for Hytera Communications Corp. urged an Illinois federal judge Monday to reject prosecutors’ request that it pay more than $290 million in restitution to Motorola Solutions Inc. for conspiring to steal its trade secrets. The arguments were presented during the first day of a two-day sentencing hearing. Hytera’s legal team contended that Motorola will be adequately compensated through the more than $600 million that Hytera is already obligated to pay in a parallel civil case.

The ongoing legal battle between Hytera and Motorola has attracted significant attention due to the high stakes involved. The sentencing hearing will play a crucial role in determining the financial repercussions for Hytera following the trade secret theft allegations.

Hytera’s defense team, led by their legal counsel, emphasized that the substantial amount already mandated in the civil case should be considered when evaluating the appropriate level of restitution in the criminal proceedings. They argued that imposing an additional $290 million in restitution would be excessive and unnecessary, given the significant financial penalty Hytera is already facing.

On the other hand, prosecutors representing Motorola Solutions Inc. reiterated their stance on the damages caused by Hytera’s actions and the need for substantial restitution to compensate for the harm inflicted on Motorola. The prosecution’s argument centered around the severity of the trade secret theft and the resulting impact on Motorola’s business operations and intellectual property rights.

The sentencing hearing is expected to continue for another day, allowing both parties to present further evidence and arguments before the judge makes a final decision on the restitution amount. The outcome of this hearing will have far-reaching implications for both Hytera and Motorola, shaping the financial consequences of the trade secret dispute.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing legal case as the sentencing hearing progresses.