Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) plans to pursue a legal claim against the widow of British tech mogul Mike Lynch for up to £3 billion following his death in a yacht disaster off Sicily. This lawsuit stems from a 2022 UK High Court ruling that found Lynch and his former finance chief, Sushovan Hussain, liable for fraud in the £8 billion acquisition of Lynch's company, Autonomy, in 2011. Lynch, who died alongside his daughter in the incident, had been acquitted of fraud charges in a separate US trial just before his death. HPE maintains its position to continue the case against Angela Bacares, Lynch's widow, despite calls from friends and politicians to abandon the claim, citing the tragic circumstances. The firm had previously sought £4 billion in damages, although the final amount awarded is expected to be less. The ongoing legal battle highlights the complex interplay of corporate responsibility and personal tragedy.