Ford, ex-exec in trade secrets fight

Mike Richards of Trilogy, the parent company of a software firm suing Ford, speaks to reporters July 16. The hole in the wall symbolizes the internal divide that the firm says Ford breached. (NICK BUNKLEY)

July 19, 2015 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- During a 27-year career at Ford Motor Co., Mike Richards oversaw the launch of the first Lincoln Navigator and held several high-level marketing positions. At one point, he had an office next to now-CEO Mark Fields.

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