Chief Lawsuit Dismissed

Posted July 8th, 2008 at 04:39 AM by IlliniPundit
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Yesterday's News-Gazette:

A federal lawsuit by Jack Davis, the designer of the Chief Illiniwek logo, against the University of Illinois Board of Trustees was dismissed today.

U.S. Central District of Illinois Chief Judge Michael McCuskey dismissed the suit, ruling that the federal court has no jurisdiction for the breach-of-contract claim by Davis.

I don't think there's anything to say that hasn't been said already, but that won't stop the discussion argument from continuing, I'm sure.

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On July 8th, 2008 at 09:47 AM, Anonymous (not verified) said:

I've never understood how Jack Davis can sell something to the U of I in 1983, and then claim in 2007 he still owns it. Perhaps our legal eagles can explain how Davis still owns a design he sold.  

On July 8th, 2008 at 12:30 PM, Andrew Iverson (not verified) said:

Jack Davis had a meritless claim.  Bob Auler was merely (successfully) looking for publicity.  The UIUC should seek sanctions.  I hate seeing my tax dollars be spent to defend this BS lawsuit.

On July 9th, 2008 at 01:09 AM, Anonymous (not verified) said:

Jack specified circumstances under which rights to the logo would revert to him, when he made his original dea. Simple as pie. He'll just have to refile. I hope he gets a reputable attorney for the second round. Auler is past his prime.