Vermont v. MPHJ Technology Investments, No. 2:13-cv-170, (D. Vt. April 15, 2014).
The attorney general of Vermont brought a consumer protection action against MPHJ, a patent assertion entity, alleging that MPHJ sent letters to Vermont businesses and non-profit entities containing threatening false and misleading statements. Defendant removed the case to federal court and the attorney general sought remand. The federal district court remanded the case. MPHJ argued…
Myinfoguard v. Sorrell, No. 2:12-cv-00102 (D.Vt. Nov. 9, 2012).
Out of state defendants challenged the constitutionality of a Vermont consumer protection statute in federal court. Days later, the state sued the defendants in state court for violations of the statute. Defendants sought removal under CAFA. The state sought an injunction, civil penalties and restitution for consumers. The court concluded that the state is the…
