The Silicon Valley giant saidin a statementit would follow the legal proceedings through to their conclusion.
The firm is seeking damages of up to $4bn.
In June, Lynch was acquitted on all charges in a San Francisco court.
However, he still wasnt completely off the hook.
In 2022, HP won a separate case against Lynch in the UK that is still ongoing.
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Will HP really go after Lynchs widow?
The widow could now be liable for the damages claim made against her husband.
On the flip side, stakeholders might view this as a failure to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities.
Its a tightrope walk.
But its a delicate balance, he continued.
In the courtroom of public opinion, empathy can often weigh more than legal rightness.
Lynch was holidaying in Sicily enjoying his newfound freedom when disaster struck.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
