Julander, Brown & Bollard just obtained a judgment in the amount of $4,821,659.21 against Chinese manufacturer Yangzhou Jiahe Radiator (together with other Chinese alter-egos) and its U.S. subsidiary, OPL Auto Parts, Inc. After JBB’s client, California-based Champion Motorsports, Inc., discovered that Yangzhou and OPL were selling its proprietary classic car radiators on eBay, JBB wrote a cease and desist letter to the offending parties. When they refused to comply, JBB filed an action against Yangzhou/OPL seeking damages and injunctive relief.
A difficult discovery battle ensued, including depositions in China. But in the end, JJB’s lawyers succeeded in proving that Yangzhou/OPL were indeed selling Champion’s products. The judgment amount represents virtually all of the losses sustained by Champion, plus interest.