Trial Set to Open in Legal Battle Between H-P and Oracle
Dispute Shows How Partnerships Can Fray When Corporate Strategy Changes
Jurors are set to convene on Tuesday to hear opening arguments in a five-year legal battle that centers on Oracle Corp.’s alleged role in the decline of one of the former Hewlett-Packard Co.’s most lucrative products. The lawsuit seeks $3 billion in damages from the database kingpin.
The trial, in a state court in San Jose, Calif., is one of several recent skirmishes between Silicon Valley titans. It follows closely on the heels of...







