Water Technologies Corp. v. Calco, Ltd.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ASPEN, District Judge:

Defendant William J. Gartner moves for the release of a supersedeas bond. For the following reasons, we grant his motion.

Background

In separate opinions dated October 22, 1986 and January 28, 1987, former Chief Judge Frank J. McGarr found defendants Calco, Ltd. (“Calco”) and Gartner liable to the plaintiffs (collectively referred to as “WTC”) for patent infringement and unfair competition. 658 F.Supp. 961 (N.D.Ill. 1986); 658 F.Supp. 980 (N.D.Ill.1987). Judge McGarr awarded plaintiffs $840,000 for damages based on lost profits; $200,-000 for…