Kaufman v. Limobusters, Inc.

Plaintiff-appellant, Stu Kaufman, appeals from the judgment of the Cuyaho-ga County Court of Common Pleas granting defendant-appellee Limobusters, Inc.’s motion for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Appellant Stu Kaufman operated a limousine service in the greater Cleveland area. In 1986, appellant Kaufman registered his trade name “Limobus-ters” with the Secretary of State and continued operating his limousine service under that trade name, which consisted primarily of renting out a chauffeured motor home.

In 1987, appellant Kaufman became aware of “Limobusters,…