Evansville; IN – Copyright attorney for Joe Hand Promotions of Feasterville, Pennsylvania filed a copyright infringement suit in the Southern District of Indiana alleging James C. Tosti d/b/a Sam & Jimmys Ho Bo Jungle Bar and JimSam, LLC, and unknown business entity d/b/a Sam & Jimmy’s HO BO Jungle Bar of Evansville, Indiana has illegally intercepted and broadcast Ultimate Fighting Championship 106: Tito Ortiz v. Forest Griffin II,
The UFC fight at issue here was broadcast on November 21, 2009. Copyright attorneys have made claims both against the bar as a business entity and seeking personal liability claims against the owner. The complaint alleges one count of copyright infringement in violation of 47 U.S.C. § 605, one count of copyright infringement 47 U.S.C. § 553, and one count of conversion. Copyright attorneys for Joe Hand are seeking statutory damages of $150,000 as well as costs and attorney fees.
Practice Tip: Joe Hand Promotions is a frequent litigant and has brought several cases this year against defendants alleged to have illegally intercepted and/or broadcast UFC fights. Indiana Intellectual Property Law and News has previously blogged on the cases below:
- Joe Hand Promotions Sues Lawrenceburg, Indiana Bar for Showing UFC Fight Without Authorization
- Joe Hand Promotions Sues Beerbelly’s over Interception of Broadcast Signal
- Joe Hand Promotions Sues Longwell and Pitt Stop Pub & Grill for Intercepting UFC Broadcast
This case has been assigned toRichard L. Young in the Southern District of Indiana and assigned Case No. 3:2011cv00146.Joe Hand Complaint
Further Information about the case is as follows:
Filed: November 10, 2011 as 3:2011cv00146 Updated: November 14, 2011 22:01:52
Plaintiff: JOE HAND PROMOTIONS, INC.
Defendants: JAMES C. TOSTI and JIMSAM, LLC
Presiding Judge: Richard L. Young
Cause Of Action: Fed. Question
Court: Seventh Circuit > Indiana > Southern District Court
Type:Other Statutes > Cable/Satellite TV