Evolution succeeded in its bid to file a redacted compact in its Lightning Roulette infringement case against Light & Wonder (L&W) on Monday (12 June).
Evolution succeeded in its bid to file a redacted compact in its Lightning Roulette infringement case against Light & Wonder (L&W) on Monday (10 June).
Nevada magistrate judge Elayna Youchah agreed with Evolution’s claim there was a compelling reason to temporarily redact its complaint until L&W has responded.
It follows Evolution seeking to keep several sections of its complaint redacted, stating they were subject to confidentiality agreements between it and L&W.
The court was previously not satisfied with the Evolution’s argument, and highlighted there is a strong presumption in favour of public access of records.
The live casino giant responded by stating L&W has been served with both a redacted and original complaint.
It added there is a compelling reason to keep the document redacted at least until the defendants have appeared in the litigation.
The court agreed with this and permitted Evolution to file the redacted document.
Evolution accuse L&W of stealing confidential math structures
The move is the latest twist in Evolution’s legal challenge alleging misappropriation of trade secrets relating to its Lightning Roulette game.
In the redacted complaint, the company accused L&W of taking confidential math files and payout structures from the hit live game to create its RouletteX and PowerX games.
These were allegedly gleaned during negotiations between the two parties, when Evolution was looking to partner with a L&W subsidiary to launch a land-based version of Lightning Roulette.
The company argues L&W’s actions have caused it several harms including reputational damage, loss of goodwill, loss of comparative advantage and potential economic loss.
The business is seeking a declaration that L&W infringed its patents, an injunction to prevent further infringement, as well as damages and other legal costs.
A L&W spokesperson told NEXT.io: “We are aware of the filing of the lawsuit by Evolution.
“As has been our practice, we do not comment on ongoing litigation, but what I can say is that we do not believe the claims have any merit and intend to vigorously defend against them.”