Caitlin V. Neal, a prominent sexologist and sexual health coach, has filed a lawsuit against an e-commerce merchant based in China for using her likeness without consent to promote its products. Neal, who has built a significant online presence across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, alleges that the…
On October 11, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana announced an important development for Fort Wayne’s legal community: Andrew L. Teel has been chosen as the new United States Magistrate Judge. He will take over from the Honorable Susan L. Collins, who will retire…
Plaintiff Forest River, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Defendant Sharpline Converting, Inc. over claims of willful trademark infringement. Forest River, a leading manufacturer in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, argues that Sharpline’s partnership with inTech Trailers, Inc., a direct competitor, has significantly harmed its brand identity and reputation. Founded…
On September 19, 2024, Judge Damon R. Leichty in the United States District Court of Northern Indiana granted Forest River, Inc. enhanced damages after a September 2023 jury found that inTech Trailers, Inc. infringed on its mountain design trademarks for recreational vehicles. In 2021, Forest River, Inc., a major RV…
Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. (Plaintiff) has filed a lawsuit against Ralo’s Cocktail Lounge, LLC and its principal, Keon Frazier (Defendants), for the alleged, unauthorized public display of UFC 264 Poirier vs. McGregor 3 on July 10, 2021. The lawsuit addresses the legalities surrounding the broadcast of premium content in commercial…
LifeWise, Inc., based in Hilliard, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against Zachary Parrish of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, alleging willful copyright infringement. LifeWise is a privately funded, Christian non-profit organization that provides off-campus, released-time religious instruction to public school students whose families choose it. The organization has developed its own curriculum…
Fort Wayne, Indiana – United States Magistrate Judge Susan L. Collins has announced her plans to retire in July 2025, culminating a distinguished thirty-seven-year career in public service. Judge Collins has served nearly a decade as a Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of…
Scott J. Frankel has been selected as the new United States Magistrate Judge for the South Bend Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, succeeding the retiring Honorable Michael G. Gotsch, Sr. Frankel was chosen from among 30 applicants after a rigorous selection process…
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Plaintiff Optical Tactics, LLC, operating as Fort Wayne Printing Company, has filed a trademark infringement complaint under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051, et seq., against Allen & Goel Marketing Company. The complaint alleges that Allen & Goel Marketing Company has infringed upon Fort Wayne…
Following a recent trial, a jury in the U.S. District Court in South Bend, Indiana delivered a resounding win for recreational vehicle giant Forest River Inc. The court awarded Forest River a $2 million judgment in its trademark infringement case against local competitor inTech Trailers Inc., a ruling that could…