Legal Opinion
Directv, Inc. v. Thomas
District Court, E.D. Michigan
Decided August 9, 2004No. Civil 03-40235, 03-40236PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS’ SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS
GADOLA, District Judge.
Before the Court are two nearly-identical summary judgment motions in two different, but very similar civil actions. These actions concern claims of satellite communications piracy, including alleged violations of the Wiretap Act. Directv, Inc., is the plaintiff in each action. Bryan Thomas is the defendant in case number 03-40235, and Thomas Suggs is the defendant in case number 03-40236. Each defendant has filed a summary judgment motion, and each motion raises a statute-of-limitations and a laches…
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3Cited by5 opinions
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