Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp. v. Swanson et al
Plaintiff: Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp.
Defendant: Gary Swanson, Groutman, Inc. and Doctor Plumber, LLC
Case Number: 7:2014cv00105
Filed: May 23, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Office: Southern Division Office
County: NEWHANOVER
Presiding Judge: Terrence W. Boyle
Nature of Suit: Franchise
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1114
Jury Demanded By: None

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May 15, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER GRANTING 29 Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment and a Permanent Injunction: All defendants are liable for actual damages for misappropriation of trade secrets with a pre- and post-judgment interest at 8% running from May 23, 2014, and treble damages therefor with post-judgment interest at 8% running from the date of entry of judgment. Defendants Groutman and Swanson are liable for actual damages for breach of contract at $35,908.73, with pre- and post-judgment interest rate of 18%, running from February 12, 2014, and treble damages thereof with post-judgment interest at 8%, running from the date of entry of judgment. Defendants are permanently enjoined as laid out in the order, and the USPTO is directed to cancel defendants' applications for registration of the Marks and order their fraudulent statements be stricken from the USPTO register. Signed by US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle on 5/14/2015. Copy of this order was mailed to the defendants, via US Mail, to 511 N. 7th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, and to the US Patent and Trademark Office, via US Mail, to P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA, 22313-1450. (Fisher, M.)
November 20, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER GRANTING 27 Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default as to Defendant Gary Swanson. Signed by Julie A. Richards, Clerk of Court, on 11/20/2014. Copy mailed to Gary Swanson, via US Mail, to 511 N. 7th Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401. (Fisher, M.)
September 22, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER DENYING 19 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, and GRANTING 25 Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default. The defendant's Motion to Dismiss is denied as to Swanson and stricken as to Groutman and Doctor Plumber. The Court orders that default be entered against defendants Groutman and Doctor Plumber. Signed by US District Judge Terrence W. Boyle on 9/18/2014. (Fisher, M.)
June 6, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; granting 15 Motion leave to file physical exhibit. Signed by District Judge Terrence W. Boyle on 5/6/14. (Moore, P. )
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Plaintiff: Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp.
Represented By: Corby C. Anderson
Represented By: Matthew S. DeAntonio
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Defendant: Gary Swanson
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Defendant: Groutman, Inc.
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