Cuban Cigar Company Sues Michigan Cigar Shop

TheRiddick · 01-03-2011, 11:22 PM

Clayton, do you know any cigar smoker in USA who is confused by the name of the retailer in Michigan and thinks Cuban cigars are sold there? Neither do I.

Unfortunately, as in most technological lawsuits, judges know (almost) nothing about a subject on hand (see various lawsuits on Facebook ownership as in blatant and brazen takeover of someone else's idea. Also, see Andressen's actions in regard to Netscape years ago, judges were stupid in each case, there are more similar cases out there). In any business there are subject matter specialists, yet our judicial system fails to understand that.

I also find it strange that a country that does not respect our laws nevertheless finds it convenient to sue someone in a USA court using OUR laws. Another point a judge will most likely miss on. The judge should tell them to move the lawsuit where it may matter, Havana proper, not that anyone there will be confused by a retailer in Michigan, either.

I still call "ambulance chaser" in NY lawyer and pretty much sure he is the one to instigate the matter.

01-03-2011, 11:22 PM	#7
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Cuban Cigar Company Sues Michigan Cigar Shop Clayton, do you know any cigar smoker in USA who is confused by the name of the retailer in Michigan and thinks Cuban cigars are sold there? Neither do I. Unfortunately, as in most technological lawsuits, judges know (almost) nothing about a subject on hand (see various lawsuits on Facebook ownership as in blatant and brazen takeover of someone else's idea. Also, see Andressen's actions in regard to Netscape years ago, judges were stupid in each case, there are more similar cases out there). In any business there are subject matter specialists, yet our judicial system fails to understand that. I also find it strange that a country that does not respect our laws nevertheless finds it convenient to sue someone in a USA court using OUR laws. Another point a judge will most likely miss on. The judge should tell them to move the lawsuit where it may matter, Havana proper, not that anyone there will be confused by a retailer in Michigan, either. I still call "ambulance chaser" in NY lawyer and pretty much sure he is the one to instigate the matter.