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1 PlainSite Legal Document California Central District Court Case No. 2:6-cv-0345 WBS, Inc. v. Stephen Pearcy et al Document 2 View Document View Docket A joint project of Think Computer Corporation and Think Computer Foundation. Cover art 5 Think Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Learn more at

2 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page of 26 Page ID #:2 Drew H. Sherman, Esq. (SBN: ) drew.sherman@adlilaw.com South Flower Street, Suite 300 Los Angeles, California Telephone: Facsimile: Attorneys for Plaintiff 7 WBS, Inc. 8 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 0 2 WBS, INC., a California Corporation, Plaintiff, 3 4 v STEPHEN PEARCY, an individual; ARTISTS WORLDWIDE., a California Corporation; TOP FUEL NATION; a business of unknown formation; STRONG MARKETING GROUP d/b/a WATERCRAZ MARKETING GROUP, a business of unknown formation; KJIRSTEN STRONG; an individual; CURTIS STRONG, an individual; and DOES through 0, inclusive Case No. FOR: TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT; CONVERSION; TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE WITH A PROSPECTIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE; UNFAIR COMPETITION UNDER CAL. BUS. & PROF. CODE 0 ET SEQ.; BREACH OF CONTRACT; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL 24 Defendants

3 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 2 of 26 Page ID #:3 2 Plaintiff WBS, Inc. ("Plaintiff" or "WBS") hereby complains and alleges as 3 follows against Defendants Stephen Pearcy ("Pearcy"); Artists Worldwide 4 ("AWW"); Top Fuel Nation ("TFN"); Strong Marketing Group d/b/a Watercraz 5 Marketing Group ("SMG"); Kjirsten Strong ("Strong "); and Curtis Strong ("Strong 6 2"); and DOES -0 (each individually "Defendant" and collectively Defendants ): 7 I. 8 JURISDICTION. This Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C for original jurisdiction over Federal Claims in that this action arises under a claim 2 in this Complaint which arise under state statutory and common law pursuant to 28 for trademark infringement. The Court has supplemental jurisdiction over the claims 3 U.S.C. 367(a) because the state law claims are so related to the federal claims 4 that they form part of the same case or controversy and derive from a common 5 nucleus of operative facts. This action is not a collusive action designed to confer 6 jurisdiction on a court of the United States that it would not otherwise have. 2. The Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges that this 8 Court has personal jurisdiction over the Defendants because they have a continuous, systematic, and substantial presence within this judicial district. 3. The Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges that this 2 Court has personal jurisdiction over the Defendants because the Defendants also did 22 business in this judicial district, prior to the date hereof, with respect to the causes of 23 action on which the complaint is based, such as entering into a contract for the 24 performance of services, and subjected themselves to jurisdiction in this forum via a forum selection clause Venue is proper in this Judicial District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 27 3(b) and (c) and 400(a) and (b) because Defendants reside in this district,

4 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 3 of 26 Page ID #:4 conduct business in this district, and a substantial part of the events giving rise to the 2 causes of action in this complaint occurred in this district. 3 II. 4 PARTIES 5 5. Plaintiff is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the 6 state of California with its principal place of business in Studio City, California Plaintiff is a competitor of Defendant Pearcy AWW is a California corporation with its principal place of business in Los Angeles, California Pearcy lives and resides in California, and Plaintiff is informed and 2 proprietorship. believes, and thereon alleges, that Pearcy owns TFN, a California sole 3. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that SMG is a 4 sole proprietorship, having its principal place of business in St. George, Utah Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Strong 6 and Strong 2 live and reside in the state of Utah, and are the owners of SMG.. Defendants including the applicable Doe Defendants, are alleged to be 8 co-conspirators with each other, in that each agreed to participate and participated in the furtherance of the objective of a civil wrong as alleged in this Complaint. 2. Whenever and wherever reference is made in this Complaint to any act 2 by a respective Defendant or Defendants, such allegations and reference shall also 22 be deemed to mean the acts and failures to act of each other respective Defendant 23 acting individually, jointly, and severally, as applicable. 24 III. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS Plaintiff is the owner by purchase and assignment of certain trademarks 27 for merchandise and service marks for music services made up of word marks and 28 stylized design marks commonly known as "RATT" (collectively the "Marks")

5 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 4 of 26 Page ID #:5 4. On February 8, 85 and October 2, 85, respectively, the word 2 Marks and stylized design Marks for the Marks were registered with registration 3 numbers , , , and , respectively, (the "Marks") 4 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") The Marks have been registered since that time and have not been 6 abandoned, canceled, or revoked The Marks include the Federally registered trademarks as well as those 8 afforded by common law rights.. Since at least the 84, when the Band started playing widely, and up 0 to the present, the Marks have been extensively developed, promoted, advertised, 2 and marketed. Plaintiff was the first in market using the Marks. 8. Plaintiff has spent significant amounts of money and resources 3 developing, promoting, and advertising the Marks so that the public recognizes the 4 services and goods associated with the Marks, and recognizes the Marks come from 5 Plaintiff. 6. As a result of the widespread use and display of each of the Marks as a distinctive trademark identifying, inter alia, merchandise and music services, (a) the 8 public has come to recognize and identify services and goods bearing any of the Marks as emanating from Plaintiff; (b) the public recognizes that services and goods bearing any of the Marks constitute high quality, dependable services and goods that 2 conform to the standards of quality and care created by Plaintiff, and (c) each of the 22 Marks has established strong secondary meaning and extensive goodwill throughout 23 the world among music fans and aficionados. 24. Plaintiff was the first in market using the Marks. 2. Pearcy has known that the Plaintiff has owned the Marks via purchase 26 and assignment since Defendant Pearcy has known that he has had no ownership interest in 28 and to the Marks since

6 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 5 of 26 Page ID #:6 23. Defendant Pearcy previously brought an action against Plaintiff in Los 2 Angeles County Superior Court, in which Plaintiff cross-complained against Pearcy, 3 (LASC Case No. BC ) involving, inter alia, rights and use in and to the 4 Marks. The judgment of that action, filed August, 02, was that Pearcy was 5 found to have willfully infringed the Marks and he, "his agents, employees, and all 6 others acting in concert with him," were permanently enjoined from: 7 A) using the Marks in his business or profession; 8 B) selling or distributing any merchandise bearing the Marks unless it was genuine, licensed, and authorized and approved by Plaintiff; 0 C) selling or distributing any audio or video recordings of RATT 2 by Plaintiff; concert performances unless it was genuine, licensed, and authorized and approved 3 D) using the RATT logo (stylized design Mark) in any 4 advertisement, or placing the word marks on the same line as Defendant Pearcy's 5 name in any advertisement when referring to his historical association with the 6 Band. 24. Defendants currently use the Marks, including the stylized design 8 Mark, publically for marketing, promotions, advertising, and for general purposes in regards to upcoming performances.. Defendant Pearcy has been using trademarks which are identical, 2 closely similar, or substantially indistinguishable to the Marks to promote himself 22 and his band, his music, his services, and his merchandise without Plaintiff's 23 permission or authorization Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendant Pearcy has made the aforementioned uses of the Marks intentionally, with 26 knowledge and deliberate disregard, in order to draw RATT fans away from 27 Plaintiff's shows, to secure performances and venues so that Plaintiff's band could 28 not secure those same performances and venues, to confuse consumers, promoters,

7 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 6 of 26 Page ID #: and venues to believe that Pearcy is still a member of RATT or is some way 2 affiliated, associated, endorsed or sponsored by Plaintiff. 3 STRONG MARKETING GROUP Defendant SMG was presented with an offer in December 5 by 5 Plaintiff s booking agent, Artist Representation and Management, Inc. ( ARM ) for 6 the Plaintiff s performance at SMG s venue for the concert called "Retro RockFest" 7 on May -22, 6 (the "Event"). SMG accepted the offer to pay Plaintiff a 8 performance fee of $5,000, plus backline and one-night hotel accommodation. 28. SMG accepted the offer and executed the Contract, as well as 0 acknowledged it as a legally binding written agreement. The written contract is 2 attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. Thereon, Plaintiff and ARM put into motion all the logistical 3 components that go along with a tour stop, including, but not limited to, booking 4 flights for the band and crew, printing advertisements, securing promotions, and 5 reserving backline equipment. A tremendous amount of time, money, and effort 6 was expended based on SMG s commitment to Plaintiff. 30. On February 6, 6, Strong contacted ARM and expressed that 8 they were not going to follow through with the contract for the Event. 3. ARM and Plaintiff did not accept SMG s anticipatory breach of the Contract, as Plaintiff was still willing and able to perform at the Event ARM and Plaintiff attempted to secure an alternate venue at which to 22 perform so as to mitigate any damages resulting from SMG s breach. But, to no 23 avail, as that date had been locked up for some time with all other comparable 24 venues and promoters set with their lineups. 33. Prior to learning of SMG s anticipatory breach, a different venue had 26 approached Plaintiff for a performance to be scheduled the same weekend as the 27 Event. Plaintiff turned down the performance because it was already booked by 28 SMG for the Event

8 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 7 of 26 Page ID #:8 34. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that, at some 2 point between December 5 and February 6, 6, Strong, Strong 2, AWW, 3 and Pearcy met, spoke, conspired, and initiated a plan to have Pearcy play the event 4 instead of Plaintiff and caused SMG to breach its contract for the Event with 5 Plaintiff. SMG did book Pearcy to play the Event Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that SMG 7 entered into Defendant Pearcy's standard performance contract as written, 8 administered, and facilitated by AWW. 36. SMG and Pearcy are using the Marks in their advertisements and 0 promotions of the event. Defendant SMG has been using trademarks which are 2 the Event without Plaintiff's permission or authorization. identical, closely similar, or substantially indistinguishable to the Marks to promote 3 I. FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF 4 (Federal Trademark Infringement and Counterfeiting) 5 (5 U.S.C. 4) 6 (Against All Defendants) 36. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs - 36 of 8 this Complaint as if set forth fully herein. 37. This is a claim for trademark infringement and counterfeiting arising under 5 U.S.C As set forth above Defendants have engaged in acts of direct 22 infringement by the use of one or more of the Marks without Plaintiff s consent As set forth above, Defendants, and each of them, are directly liable for 24 the direct acts of infringement committed by them. 40. Upon information and belief, long after Plaintiff s adoption and use of 26 each of the Marks, Defendants have adopted and used in commerce identical or 27 confusingly similar versions of one or more of the Marks without Plaintiff s consent

9 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 8 of 26 Page ID #: in a manner that infringes upon Plaintiff s rights in the Marks in violation of 5 2 U.S.C Without Plaintiff s consent, Defendants used, and are using in 4 commerce Marks that are confusingly similar to the Marks in connection with the 5 promotion, marketing, advertising of services in a manner which is likely to cause 6 confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 8 did so with actual knowledge of Plaintiff s ownership and prior use of the Marks, and with the intent to unfairly compete with Plaintiff, to trade upon Plaintiff s 0 reputation and goodwill by causing confusion and mistake among customers and the 2 associated with, sponsored by, originate from, or are approved by Plaintiff, when public, and to deceive the public into believing that Defendants services are 3 they are not Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 5 activities constitute willful and intentional infringement and counterfeiting of the 6 Marks, directly and/or indirectly, in total disregard of Plaintiff s proprietary rights, and were done despite Defendants knowledge that the use of the Marks was and is 8 in direct contravention of Plaintiff s rights. 44. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants have derived and received, and will continue to derive and receive, gains, profits, 2 and advantages from the use of the Marks in an amount that is not presently known 22 to Plaintiff. By reason of Defendants actions, constituting unauthorized use of the 23 Marks, Plaintiff has been damaged and is entitled to monetary relief in an amount to 24 be determined at trial. 45. Due to Defendants actions, constituting unauthorized use of the Marks, 26 Plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer great and irreparable injury, for which 27 Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law

10 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page of 26 Page ID #: II. SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF 2 (Federal Unfair Competition & False Designation of Origin) 3 (5 U.S.C. (a)) 4 (Against All Defendants) Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs -46 of 6 this Complaint as if set forth fully herein This is a claim for unfair competition and false designation of origin 8 arising under 5 U.S.C. (a). 48. As set forth above Defendants have engaged in acts of direct 0 infringement by the use of one or more of the Marks without Plaintiff s consent. 4. Defendants direct and indirect use of the Marks without Plaintiff s 2 consent constitutes a false designation of origin, false or misleading description of 3 fact, or false or misleading representation of fact, which is likely to cause confusion, 4 or to cause mistake, or to deceive as to the affiliation, connection, or association of 5 such person with another person, or as to the origin, sponsorship, or approval of his 6 or her goods or commercial activities by another person in violation of 5 U.S.C. (a) Defendants direct and indirect use of the Marks without Plaintiff s consent constitutes a false designation of origin, false or misleading description of fact, or false or misleading representation of fact, which in commercial advertising 2 or promotion, misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic 22 origin of his or her or another person s goods or commercial activities in violation of 23 5 U.S.C. (a) Such conduct by Defendants are likely to confuse, mislead, and deceive Defendants subscribers, users, and members of the public as to the origin of 26 Defendants merchandise and services or cause said persons to believe that 27 Defendants and/or their merchandise and services have been sponsored, approved,

11 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 0 of 26 Page ID #:2 authorized, or licensed by Plaintiff or are in some way affiliated or connected with 2 Plaintiff, when they are not, all in violation of 5 U.S.C. (a) Upon information and belief, Defendants actions were undertaken 4 willfully with full knowledge of the falsity of such designation of origin and false 5 descriptions or representations Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 7 have derived and received, and will continue to derive and receive, gains, profits, 8 and advantages from Defendants false designation of origin, false or misleading statements, descriptions of fact, or false or misleading representations of fact in an 0 amount that is not presently known to Plaintiff. 54. By reason of Defendants actions, constituting false designation of 2 origin, false or misleading statements, false or misleading descriptions of fact, or 3 false or misleading representations of fact, Plaintiff has been damaged and is 4 entitled to monetary relief in an amount to be determined at trial Due to Defendants actions, constituting false designation of origin, 6 false or misleading statements, false or misleading description of fact, or false or misleading representations of fact, Plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer 8 great and irreparable injury, for which Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. III. THIRD CLAIM FOR RELIEF (Federal Trademark Dilution) 2 (5 U.S.C. (c)) 22 (Against All Defendants) Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs -56 of 24 this Complaint as if set forth fully herein. 57. This is a claim for trademark dilution under 5 U.S.C. (c) The merchandise and services offered by Plaintiff under the Marks 27 have been widely advertised, promoted, and distributed throughout the United States 28 and the world. 26.3

12 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page of 26 Page ID #:22 5. Services and merchandise offered under the Marks have come to be 2 known to consumers throughout the world as representing music services and 3 merchandise which are offered under sound merchandising and customer service 4 conditions by Plaintiff. As a result, the Marks, and the goodwill associated 5 therewith, are of great value to Plaintiff By virtue of the wide renown acquired by the Marks, coupled with the 7 national and international distribution and extensive use of various services offered 8 under this trademark, each of the Marks has become famous. 6. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges that once 0 Defendants began to use Marks which are identical, closely resemble, or are 2 receive calls from its customers, fans, promoters, agents, managers, and venues substantially indistinguishable from one or all of the Marks, Plaintiff started to 3 claiming that they were upset and confused when they realized that Defendants were 4 not affiliated with Plaintiff Plaintiff has also seen a reduction in its business since the Defendants 6 began to use Marks which are identical, closely resemble, or are substantially indistinguishable from one or all of the Marks Upon information and belief, Defendants actions were done willfully with intent to exploit Plaintiff s reputation and dilute the Marks. 64. By reason of the aforesaid acts constituting trademark dilution, Plaintiff 2 has been damaged and is entitled to monetary relief in an amount to be determined 22 at trial Due to Defendants actions, constituting trademark dilution, Plaintiff 24 has suffered and continues to suffer great and irreparable injury, for which Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. 26 IV. FOURTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 27 (California Common Law Trademark Infringement) 28 (Against All Defendants)

13 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 2 of 26 Page ID #: Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs -66 of 2 this Complaint as if set forth fully herein This is a claim for trademark infringement, arising under California 4 common law Defendants acts complained of herein constitute trademark 6 infringement under California common law. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and 7 thereon alleges, that Defendants acts complained of herein are willful and 8 deliberate and committed with knowledge that Defendants unauthorized use of the Marks causes a likelihood of confusion Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 2 advantages from Defendants trademark infringement in an amount that is not have derived and received and will continue to derive and receive, gains, profits and 3 presently known to Plaintiff. By reason of Defendants wrongful acts as alleged in 4 this Complaint, Plaintiff has been damaged and is entitled to monetary relief in an 5 amount to be determined at trial Due to Defendants trademark infringement, Plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer great and irreparable injury for which Plaintiff has no adequate 8 remedy at law. 7. Defendants willful acts of trademark infringement under California common law constitute fraud, oppression, and malice. Accordingly, Plaintiff is 2 entitled to exemplary damages. 22 V. FIFTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 23 (California Unfair Competition) 24 (Against All Defendants) 72. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs -72 of 26 this Complaint as if set forth fully herein This is a claim for unfair competition, arising under California Business 28 & Professions Code 0, et seq. 26.3

14 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 3 of 26 Page ID #: Defendants acts of trademark infringement, false designation of origin 2 and trademark dilution, complained of herein constitute unfair competition with 3 Plaintiff under the statutory laws of the State of California, particularly California 4 Business & Professions Code 0 et seq Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 6 have derived and received, and will continue to derive and receive, gains, profits and 7 advantages from Defendants unfair competition in an amount that is not presently 8 known to Plaintiff. By reason of Defendants wrongful acts as alleged in this Complaint, Plaintiff has been damaged and is entitled to monetary relief in an 0 amount to be determined at trial. 76. By their actions, Defendants have injured and violated the rights of 2 Plaintiff and have irreparably injured Plaintiff, and such irreparable injury will 3 continue unless Defendants are enjoined by this Court. 4 VI. SIXTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 5 (Trademark Infringement by Imitating and False Advertising) 6 (5 U.S.C. 4(a) and (b)) (Against All Defendants) Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs -77 of this Complaint as if set forth fully herein. 78. This is a claim for trademark infringement by imitating and false 2 advertising arising under 5 U.S.C. 4(a) and (b) As set forth above Defendants have engaged in acts of direct 23 infringement by the use of one or more of the Marks without Plaintiff s consent As set forth above, Defendants, and each of them, are directly liable for the direct acts of infringement committed by them Upon information and belief, long after Plaintiff s adoption and use of 27 each of the Marks, Defendants have adopted and used in commerce Marks which 28 are identical, closely resemble, or are substantially indistinguishable from one or all

15 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 4 of 26 Page ID #: of the Marks without Plaintiff s consent in a manner that infringes upon Plaintiff s 2 rights in the Marks in violation of 5 U.S.C. 4(a) Without Plaintiff s consent, Defendants used in commerce Marks 4 which are identical, closely resemble, or are substantially indistinguishable from one 5 or all of the Marks in connection with the promotion, marketing, advertising of 6 services in a manner which is likely to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to 7 deceive Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants did so with actual knowledge of Plaintiff s ownership and prior use of the Marks, 0 and with the intent to unfairly compete with Plaintiff, to trade upon Plaintiff s 2 public, and to deceive the public into believing that Defendants services are reputation and goodwill by causing confusion and mistake among customers and the 3 associated with, sponsored by, originate from, or are approved by Plaintiff, when 4 they are not Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 6 acted willfully and intentionally to infringe of the Marks, directly and/or indirectly, in total disregard of Plaintiff s proprietary rights, and were done despite Defendants 8 knowledge that the use of the Marks was and is in direct contravention of Plaintiff s rights. 85. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 2 have derived and received, and will continue to derive and receive, gains, profits, 22 and advantages from the use of the Marks in an amount that is not presently known 23 to Plaintiff. By reason of Defendants actions, constituting unauthorized use of the 24 Marks, Plaintiff has been damaged and is entitled to monetary relief in an amount to be determined at trial Due to Defendants actions, constituting unauthorized use of the Marks, 27 Plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer great and irreparable injury, for which 28 Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law

16 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 5 of 26 Page ID #:26 VII. SEVENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 2 (Common Law Unfair Competition & False Designation of Origin) 3 (Palming or Passing Off) 4 (Against All Defendants) Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs -87 of 6 this Complaint as if set forth fully herein This is a claim for common law unfair competition and false 8 designation of origin. 8. As set forth above, Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon 0 alleges that Defendants, and each of them, have used Marks which closely resemble 2 Plaintiff s consent. and are substantially indistinguishable from one or all of the Marks without 3 0. In fact, Plaintiff has received communications from its customers and 4 members indicating that they were deceived and confused by the Defendants use of 5 Marks which closely resemble and are substantially indistinguishable from one or 6 all of the Marks.. Defendants use of Marks which are identical, closely resemble, or are 8 substantially indistinguishable from one or all of the Marks without Plaintiff s consent constitutes a false designation of origin, false or misleading description of fact, or false or misleading representation of fact, which has and is likely to further 2 cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive as to the source of Defendants 22 services Such conduct by Defendants has and is likely to further confuse, 24 mislead, and deceive Plaintiff's and Defendants subscribers, users, and members of the public as to the origin of Defendants services or cause said persons to believe 26 that Defendants and/or their merchandise have been sponsored, approved, 27 authorized, or licensed by Plaintiff or are in some way affiliated or connected with 28 Plaintiff, when they are not

17 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 6 of 26 Page ID #:27 3. Upon information and belief, Defendants actions were undertaken 2 willfully with full knowledge of the falsity of such designation of origin and false 3 descriptions or representations Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 5 have derived and received, and will continue to derive and receive, gains, profits, 6 and advantages from Defendants false designation of origin, false or misleading 7 statements, descriptions of fact, or false or misleading representations of fact in an 8 amount that is not presently known to Plaintiff. 5. By reason of Defendants actions, constituting false designation of 0 origin, false or misleading statements, false or misleading descriptions of fact, or 2 entitled to monetary relief in an amount to be determined at trial. false or misleading representations of fact, Plaintiff has been damaged and is 3 6. Due to Defendants actions, constituting false designation of origin, 4 false or misleading statements, false or misleading description of fact, or false or 5 misleading representations of fact, Plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer 6 great and irreparable injury, for which Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. VIII. EIGHTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 8 (California False Advertising) (Against All Defendants) 7. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs -7 of 2 this Complaint as if set forth fully herein This is a claim for false advertising arising under California Business & 23 Professions Code As set forth above, Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges that Defendans, and each of them, have used Marks in their advertising 26 which closely resemble and are substantially indistinguishable from one or all of the 27 Marks without Plaintiff s consent

18 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page of 26 Page ID #: In fact, Plaintiff has received communications from its customers and 2 members indicating that they were deceived and confused by the Defendants use of 3 Marks which are identical, closely resemble, or are substantially indistinguishable 4 from one or all of the Marks Defendants use of Marks which are identical, closely resemble, or are 6 substantially indistinguishable from one or all of the Marks is misleading, has and is 7 likely to further mislead, cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive as to 8 the source of Defendant s services. 02. Such conduct by Defendants have and are likely to further confuse, 0 mislead, and deceive Plaintiff's subscribers, users, and members of the public as to 2 and/or their merchandise have been sponsored, approved, authorized, or licensed by the origin of Defendants services or cause said persons to believe that Defendants 3 Plaintiff or are in some way affiliated or connected with Plaintiff, when they are not Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges that Defendants 5 actions were undertaken in an attempt to divert and secure Plaintiff's customers and 6 business from Plaintiff. 04. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges that Defendants 8 actions were undertaken willfully with full knowledge that using Marks which closely resemble and are substantially indistinguishable from one or all of the Marks would mislead Plaintiff's customers and members, and would also mislead the 2 general consuming public Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants 23 have derived and received, and will continue to derive and receive, gains, profits, 24 and advantages from Defendants false advertising in an amount that is not presently known to Plaintiff By reason of Defendants actions, constituting false or misleading 27 advertising, Plaintiff has been damaged and is entitled to monetary relief in an 28 amount to be determined at trial

19 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 8 of 26 Page ID #:2 07. Due to Defendants actions, constituting false or misleading 2 advertising, Plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer great and irreparable 3 injury, for which Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. 4 IX. NINTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 5 Injunctive Relief and Appointment of a Receiver 6 (Against All Defendants) Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of -08 as set forth 8 above as if set forth fully herein. 0. Plaintiff is informed, believes, and based thereon alleges that Defendant 0 continues to benefit from their trademark infringement. 0. Defendants ongoing use of Plaintiff's trademarks, unless and until 2 enjoined and restrained by order of this Court, will cause grave and irreparable 3 injury to Plaintiff. 4. Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law for the ongoing and threatened 5 conduct in that it would be impossible for Plaintiff to determine the precise amount 6 of damage Plaintiff will suffer if Defendants conduct is not restrained and Plaintiff will be deprived of its customers which cannot be compensated in damages At all times herein mentioned, Defendants, and each of them, committed acts of infringement for personal benefit all to the detriment of the Plaintiff Due to the fact that, based upon the aforesaid and previously mentioned 22 wrongful conduct of Defendants, and each of them, there is an imminent threat of 23 irreparable harm unless the Court appoints a receiver pedente lite to take over the 24 affairs, management, operation, and control of Defendants, such that Plaintiff therefore seeks the immediate appointment of a receiver and Court order that the 26 cost and expenses of such receivership be first initially paid by and from 27 Defendants, and each of them

20 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page of 26 Page ID #:30 X. TENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 2 Breach of Contract 3 (Against SMG) 4 4. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of -4 as set forth 5 above as if set forth fully herein SMG accepted an offer from Plaintiff's booking agent and executed the 7 ARM agreement form, which provided for Plaintiff to perform at SMG s venue for 8 the Event on the specified date, in exchange for fifteen-thousand dollars SMG and Plaintiff had a valid and enforceable contract.. Plaintiff relied on this contract, expending time and money in its 2 preparation for performing as agreed. 8. SMG breached this contract when it informed Plaintiff that it would not 3 follow through with the contract. 4. Plaintiff has suffered damages in the form of lost income from the 5 contract price as well as additional compensatory income from areas like 6 merchandise sales, which is currently unknown but will be determined at trial.. Plaintiff has suffered consequential damages because it rejected other 8 offers for performances on the same date at SMG s event, because Plaintiff relied on SMG s promise. XI. ELEVENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF 2 (Intentional Interference With Economic Relations) 22 (Against All Defendants except SMG) Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs of this Complaint as if set forth fully herein. 23. This is a claim for Intentional Interference with Economic Relations 26 under California law Defendants acts complained of herein, constitute intentional 28 interference with Plaintiff's economic relationships

21 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page of 26 Page ID #:3. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that 2 Defendants acted with the intent to harm Plaintiff financially and to induce SMG 3 to breach its contract with Plaintiff for the Event As a proximate result of Defendants' actions, Plaintiff has suffered 5 and will continue to suffer damages to its business, reputation and good will. In 6 addition, Plaintiff has and will incur loss of revenues and profits, which would not 7 have occurred in the absence of Defendants' conduct. XII. 8 (Negligent Interference With Economic Relations) 0 (Against All Defendants except SMG) 27. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations of paragraphs of this Complaint as if set forth fully herein. SEVENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF This is a claim for Negligent Interference with Economic Relations 4 under California law Defendants knew or reasonably should have known that their acts 6 and omissions complained of herein, would likely interfere with Plaintiff's economic relationships. 30. Defendants acts and omissions harmed Plaintiff financially and induced SMG to breach its contract with Plaintiff for the Event. 3. As a proximate result of Defendants' actions, Plaintiff has suffered and will continue to suffer damages to its business, reputation and good will. In addition, Plaintiff has and will incur loss of revenues and profits, which would not have occurred in the absence of Defendants' conduct

22 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 2 of 26 Page ID #:32 PRAYER FOR RELIEF 2 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for judgment in its favor against Defendants 3 for the following relief: 4 A. A preliminary and permanent injunction against Defendants, and all 5 persons, firms, or corporations in active concert or participation with Defendants, 6 enjoining them from engaging in the following activities and from assisting or 7 inducing, directly or indirectly, others to engage in the following activities: 8. Defendant Pearcy from using the Plaintiff s trademarks; 2. Defendants from using the Plaintiff s trademarks to promote the Event; 0 3. Defendant Pearcy from participating in SMG s Event May 2, B. Appointment of a receiver of all revenues of Defendant Pearcy s 4 businesses. 5 C. That Defendants be required to account for any and all profits derived 6 by their acts of infringement. D. That Defendants acts of infringement be deemed willful, that this be 8 deemed an exceptional case, and that Plaintiff be entitled to enhanced damages. E. That Plaintiff be awarded damages for Defendants trademark infringement in the form of either: (i) Defendants profits, damages sustained by 2 Plaintiff, and the costs of the action; or (ii) statutory damages pursuant, at Plaintiff s 22 election before the entry of a final judgment. 23 F. The Plaintiff be awarded damages for unfair competition pursuant to 24 California Business & Professions Code 0 et seq and 500. G. The Plaintiff be awarded damages pursuant to California Civil Code H. An award of pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and costs of this 28 action against Defendants. 26.3

23 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 22 of 26 Page ID #:33 I. That Plaintiff be awarded damages for Defendant SMG s breach of 2 contract to be proven at trial. 3 J. Such other and further relief as this Court may deem just Respectfully submitted, 7 Dated: May, 6 8 By: /s/drew H. Sherman Drew H. Sherman, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, WBS, Inc

24 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 23 of 26 Page ID #:34 DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL 2 Plaintiff WBS, Inc. hereby demands a trial by jury on all triable claims. 3 4 Dated: May, By: /s/drew H. Sherman Drew H. Sherman, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, WBS, Inc

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27 Case 2:6-cv-0345-DMG-AFM Document 2 Filed 05//6 Page 26 of 26 Page ID #:37 Ratt May 2st 6 Retro RockFest 6 S Airport Rd 3pm UT St George pm X 45/0 mins 8 other bands but Ratt would be our headliner to start playing around :30pm 500 Kjirsten or Curtis Strong info@strongmg.com Kjirsten or Curtis Strong Kjirsten Strong Watercrazz, LLC 784 S River RD. # info@strongmg.com 5,000 X Will provide Hotel for night and Transport to and from the Hotel if needed Kjirsten Strong 2/04/6

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