Legal Opinion
Louisiana Granite Yard, Inc. v. La Granite Countertops, L.L.C.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided August 18, 2010No. 45,482-CAPublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCaraway, J.
| TThe plaintiff retailer/installer of granite filed suit for trade name infringement against a competing business incorporated by a former employee. Plaintiff seeks to enjoin defendant’s use of plaintiffs trade names. Following a preliminary injunction hearing, the trial court enjoined defendant from using, displaying or advertising the trade names of plaintiff. This appeal by defendant ensued.
Facts
In December of 2004, David Randall Cook incorporated a retail granite business specializing in granite countertops, called Louisiana Granite Yard, Inc. (hereinafter LGY).1 Cook’s wife, Somsri,…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1992
- United States v. SteffensSupreme Court of the United States · 1879
- Mary Moe, LLC v. Louisiana Bd. of EthicsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2004
- Greenberg v. BurglassSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1969
- West v. Town of WinnsboroSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1968
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