Allen
Allen v. Academic Games Leagues of America, Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Rea, J.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY DEFENDANTS’ ATTORNEY
This action came on for hearing June 14, 1993, before the Court, the Honorable William J. Rea, United States District Judge presiding, on Plaintiff Robert W. Allen’s Motion to Disqualify Defendants’ Attorney of Record, Steven A. Wright, and the law firm of Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson. After full consideration of the papers submitted by the parties, the oral argument of counsel, the file in this case, and the applicable authorities, the Court rules as follows:
The issue presented to the Court is whether defendants’ attorney’s involvement with the plaintiffs business constitutes a sufficient conflict of interest to warrant disqualification. The Court holds that it does.
I. BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Robert W. Allen, d.b.a. National Academic Games Project (hereinafter “NAGP”), is engaged in the manufacture, marketing and promotion of educational games. Plaintiff brings the instant suit against Academic Games Leagues of America, Inc., a corporation comprised of former employees of NAGP, alleging copyright and trademark infringement.