SF tech company's spy hid in bathroom to delete evidence, rival alleges
Briefly

Rippling has escalated its rivalry with Deel to legal action by filing a lawsuit alleging corporate theft. The company claims that Deel used a spy embedded within its team to steal sensitive information including sales leads and pricing proposals. Rippling's accusation stems from their discovery of the spy's excessive searches for company information via internal platforms. Deel denies the allegations, calling them exaggerated. This lawsuit could have significant ramifications for both companies, as they compete in the HR and payroll software market, valued over $10 billion each.
Rippling accuses Deel of corporate theft, alleging that a spy within its ranks stole confidential information to gain an unfair competitive advantage.
Rippling's complaint claims it set a honeypot trap to uncover alleged espionage, leading to serious accusations against Deel that could shake the industry.
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