Factory Five Suit Dismissed

[JWilly]

I hope no one interpreted my question about the court decision as negative. I am very happy for FFR and the entire replica industry. This is indeed good news. Neither am I asking anything about active litigation, I was only asking for clarification of this court decision that has already been handed down. What, exactly, does this decision mean to FFR and the replica industry? AND best of luck to FFR!

[MFE III]

The court has a sense of humor:
"The second lap in this high-octane litigation began on December 1, 2008, when Shelby again filed suit against Factory Five . . ."

[jhv48]

Personally, I don't think the purpose of the suit was ever to win.

I believe it was to bully FFR into submission via huge legal defense costs.

Kudos to FFR for standing their ground.

[TButtrick]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Personally, I don't think the purpose of the suit was ever to win.

I believe it was to bully FFR into submission via huge legal defense costs.

Kudos to FFR for standing their ground.

That raises an interesting question to our lawyers here. When a suit is filed against the defendant and the action is dismissed, does the plaintiff pay the legal costs of the defendant?

[ZOERA-SC7XX]

Originally Posted by TButtrick

That raises an interesting question to our lawyers here. When a suit is filed against the defendant and the action is dismissed, does the plaintiff pay the legal costs of the defendant?

The defendant is always responsible for his own defense costs, (unless he wins a countersuit which includes court costs). Recovering such costs is another matter.