Ex-Joe Gibbs Racing Director Pans 'Desperate' Discovery Bid

By Hayley Fowler · April 9, 2026, 6:01 PM EDT

Joe Gibbs Racing LLC's efforts to subpoena cellphone providers for deleted text messages is a "desperate" ploy to dig up proof its trade secrets were stolen when there is no evidence...

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Case Information

Case Title

Joe Gibbs Racing, LLC v. Gabehart

Case Number

Court

North Carolina Western

Nature of Suit

Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016)

Date Filed

February 19, 2026

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