This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Consumer Law
Advertising
Mobile 'Cramming'

Federal Trade Commission v. Tatto Inc., Bullroarer Inc., Shaboom Media LLC, Bune LLC, Mobile Media Products LLC, Chairman Ventures LLC, Galactic Media LLC, Virtus Media LLC, Lin Miao, Andrew Bachman

Published: Jan. 23, 2014 | Result Date: Jan. 4, 2014 |

Case number: 2:13-cv-08912-DSF-FFM Bench Decision –  Preliminary Injunction Granted

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Duane C. Pozza

Heather Allen

Robin F. Thurston
(Democracy Forward Foundation)

Faye C. Barnouw
(Federal Trade Commission)

Jane Ricci


Defendant

Antonio Mejia

Justin Starr

R. Willis Orton

Elaine K. Kim


Facts

The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Tatto Inc., Bullroarer Inc., Shaboom Media LLC, Bune LLC, Mobile Media Products LLC, Chairman Ventures LLC, Galactic Media LLC, Virtus Media LLC, Lin Miao, and Andrew Bachman seeking permanent injunction and other relief.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:

Result

The U.S. District Court found that there was good reason to believe that defendants had engaged in and were likely to engage in acts or practices that violate the FTC Act. The court entered a temporary restraining order with asset freeze, appointment of a temporary receiver and other equitable relief against defendants.


#127681

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390