Emerging Automotive LLC v. Kia Corporation et al, No. 2:23-cv-00437 (E.D. Tex. Mar. 25, 2025)

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Before the Court is the Motion for Entry of Protective Order (the “Motion”) filed by non- party Sherpa Technology Group, Inc. (“Sherpa”). (Dkt . No. 148.) Having considered the Motion and related briefing, the Court finds that it should be and hereby is GRANTED- IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Emerging Automotive LLC (“ EA”) filed suit against Defendants Toyota Motor Corp.; Toyota Motor North America, Inc.; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North 2 America, Inc.; and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.