Laukus v. Rio Brands, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Kyle Laukus
Defendant: Rio Brands, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam's Club and LF, LLC
Case Number: 5:2007cv02331
Filed: July 31, 2007
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Office: Akron Office
County: Summit
Presiding Judge: Sara Lioi
Presiding Judge:
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. ยง 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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March 11, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 332 Memorandum Opinion and Order: Defendants' motion for sanctions (Doc. No. 319 ) is granted. Plaintiff's claims are hereby dismissed with prejudice, and the Court awards defendants all of their attorney's fees and expenses incurr ed in discovery and summary judgment on the issue of laches, as well as fees and costs incurred prosecuting their motion for sanctions. The Court hereby grants defendants leave until March 25, 2013 to file an application for reasonable attorney's fees and expenses. Judge Sara Lioi on 3/11/2013. (P,J)
October 6, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 212 Opinion and Order: For the reasons set forth, Defendants' motion to dismiss or to join the United States as a required party (Doc. No. 204 ) is Denied. Judge Sara Lioi on 10/6/2011. (P,G)
May 12, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 201 Opinion and Order: Plaintiff's motion to strike (Doc. No. 184 ) is denied in its entirety, as is Defendants' request to reopen discovery. Defendant Wal-Mart shall, however, be granted leave until May 20, 2011 to amend its Answer to include a counterclaim for cancellation of Plaintiff's mark. Further, defendants are granted leave until June 1, 2011 to file a motion addressing Plaintiff's standing to bring the present suit, and whether necessary and/or indispensable parties are absent from this litigation. If such a timely motion is filed, Plaintiff shall have leave until June 27, 2011 to file a response, and Defendants shall have leave until July 7, 2011 to file any reply. Judge Sara Lioi on 5/12/2011. (P,J)
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Plaintiff: Kyle Laukus
Represented By: John M. Skeriotis
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