The first repercussions of shill allegations against PWCC have entered the litigation stage. The Oregon-based company had its listings pulled from eBay on Aug. 17, 2021, as the marketplace giant accused “individuals associated” with PWCC engaging in shill bidding. eBay didn't provide any specifics and PWCC has denied those allegations. Now, one month later, a … [Read more...] about PWCC Facing Class Action Suit Over Shill Bidding Allegations
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Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
Upper Deck and Panini America have resolved their issues over images of Michael Jordan that appeared in the background of three Panini cards. According to a notice filed in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, the two trading card companies have resolved the issues that have been in litigation for nearly 18 months. An attorney for Upper Deck told Bloomberg … [Read more...] about Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
UD vs. Panini Lawsuit Continues After Judge Rejects Motion For Dismissal
The litigation between Upper Deck and Panini America will continue to advance through the courts, as a motion to dismiss by Panini was rejected by a federal judge. The lawsuit, The Upper Deck Company v. Panini America, Inc., was originally filed Jan. 29 in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. Upper Deck was suing Panini over images of Michael Jordan that … [Read more...] about UD vs. Panini Lawsuit Continues After Judge Rejects Motion For Dismissal
Panini Seeks Dismissal Of UD’s Lawsuit Over Jordan Background Images On Cards
Panini America answered Upper Deck’s lawsuit over images of Michael Jordan that appear in the background of three sets released by the Dallas-based company with a motion for dismissal. Panini’s response, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, was basically this: Upper Deck’s claims are baseless and Panini claims its trading card rival … [Read more...] about Panini Seeks Dismissal Of UD’s Lawsuit Over Jordan Background Images On Cards
Class Action Suit Filed Over Altered Cards
A Southern California collector has filed a class action lawsuit over the ongoing allegations of altered sports and non-sports cards. Eric Savoy of El Cajon, CA filed the civil case in Orange County Superior Court this week, naming PSA and two major card dealers, PWCC Marketplace and Rick Probstein as defendants. A group of unnamed defendants is also listed in the … [Read more...] about Class Action Suit Filed Over Altered Cards
Upper Deck Sues Panini Over Michael Jordan Background Images On Cards
Background has come to the forefront in a legal battle between Upper Deck and Panini America. Upper Deck has filed a lawsuit against its trading card rival over images of Michael Jordan that appear in the background of three sets released by Panini. Jordan is not the main focus of two cards featuring Scottie Pippen and another of Dennis Rodman, but Upper Deck claims its … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Sues Panini Over Michael Jordan Background Images On Cards
Collector Files Class Action Suit Over Redemption Cards
Redemption cards have always been a hot button issue between trading card makers and those who buy their products. When players don’t send their cards back in time for release, the manufacturers still what’s essentially an IOU in the product for that particular autograph. Sometimes it’s fulfilled quickly. Other times, it can drag on for months—or even years. … [Read more...] about Collector Files Class Action Suit Over Redemption Cards
Lesko Playing Hardball With Topps In Lawsuit Over Error Card
Paul Lesko’s “Law of Cards” columns have been a useful guidepost for sports collectors for several years. As an attorney who has litigated intellectual properties for more than 15 years, the Missouri resident knows a thing or two about trademarks, copyrights and lawsuits. And there have been plenty involving card companies. But there’s one lawsuit Lesko won’t be writing … [Read more...] about Lesko Playing Hardball With Topps In Lawsuit Over Error Card
Arrest Warrant for John Rogers; New Lawsuit Filed
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of former sports memorabilia dealer John Rogers who is now facing a contempt order over his refusal to provide asset information to First Arkansas Bank & Trust. A report by Arkansas Business says bank officials will try to have him arrested if Rogers continues to “stonewall collection efforts on its $15 million judgment … [Read more...] about Arrest Warrant for John Rogers; New Lawsuit Filed
Former Beckett Exec Claims Bullying in Lawsuit
A former executive is suing Beckett Media after he says he was bullied by the company’s president to the point of suffering a mental breakdown. Rodney Alsup of Dallas filed the suit in Texas state court last week. He’s asking for actual and punitive damages of up to $500,000 and wants his job back “in a position that is free of discrimination”. Alsup’s attorneys say he … [Read more...] about Former Beckett Exec Claims Bullying in Lawsuit