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lawsuit against me

I am an artist and I use the pen name �L***** M**� for all

my work

This person is claiming Identity Theft/Unauthorized use of the name �L****n M*y� and is threatening to sue for money and he claims that my work can be confiscated and/or destroyed.

He claims to be an established name in the music industry.

He has also contacted

every art gallery in LA in which

I have had work in and threatened

them to remove anything


Asked on 3/24/07, 4:54 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: lawsuit against me

If a lawsuit has been filed against you, you need to retain a lawyer to prepare, file and serve your response withing the time allowed after service of process, usually 30 days.

At the same time your responsive pleading is filed, probably an Answer but possibly a Demurrer, you should consider filing a cross-complaint for various torts, including interference with prospective economic advantage and interference with contract.

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Answered on 3/26/07, 12:20 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: lawsuit against me

And your question is??

Free advice is not going to help you. You need legal counsel to sort this out and defend you. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.

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Answered on 3/26/07, 12:54 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: lawsuit against me

Is there a question here? You need to consult an attorney right away re: 1) taking steps to legally protect your pen name, if this is still possible and you have not already done so; and 2) suing the other F M if possible.

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Answered on 3/24/07, 5:34 pm
Robert Preskill Robert Preskill

Re: lawsuit against me

No questions asked. I am guessing you want to know what to do. It depends on a few factors but if this Plaintiff's suit is frivolous, you can go for sanctions or counter claim for tortious interference with business relations. I would be happy to discuss this in person,

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Answered on 3/24/07, 5:38 pm


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