In light of the sample theft and solicitation that came to light a few weeks back, Nike filed a federal lawsuit and sued everybody involved.
Nike has filed a federal lawsuit against five people, including three former employees, accused in the alleged theft and nationwide sales of limited-edition company sneakers.
The complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Portland on Monday claims that former employees Kyle K. Yamaguchi, Tung W. Ho and Denise W.C. Yee, as well as Yamaguchi’s wife, Shu-Chu Yamaguchi, and sneaker reseller Jason M. Keating, were involved in a scheme that stretched from 2006 to 2014.
The lawsuit lists trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract among the allegations. It seeks a jury trial and damages that include profits made from the unauthorized sneaker sales.
Nike claims it has been suffering “and continues to suffer damages” because of the alleged thefts and unapproved sales, the lawsuit said.
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Via. OregonLive
