NESTLÉ PURINA PetCARE COMPANY v. THE BLUE BUFFALO COMPANY LTD.

Case No. 4:14 CV 859 RWS.

NESTLÉ PURINA PETCARE COMPANY, Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant, v. THE BLUE BUFFALO COMPANY LTD., Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, AND RELATED ACTIONS.

United States District Court, E.D. Missouri, Eastern Division.

September 15, 2016.

Editors Note
Applicable Law: 15 U.S.C. § 1125
Cause: 15 U.S.C. § 1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Nature of Suit: 890 Other Statutory Actions
Source: PACER


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Plaintiff, represented by Carmine R. Zarlenga, III , MAYER BROWN LLP.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Plaintiff, represented by David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Kristina M. Portner , MAYER BROWN LLP, Kristine M. Young , MAYER BROWN LLP, pro hac vice, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, pro hac vice, Richard M. Assmus , MAYER BROWN LLP, pro hac vice, Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP & Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd., Consolidated Filer Plaintiff, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Aileen M. Fair , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Harry Sandick , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, pro hac vice, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Sam Alan Yospe , Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, pro hac vice & Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Defendant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Jane Marie Metcalf , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, pro hac vice, Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP & Tina N. Babel , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C..

Great Plains Leasing, LLC, Defendant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Jane Marie Metcalf , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, pro hac vice, Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Aileen M. Fair , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Harry Sandick , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, pro hac vice, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Sam Alan Yospe , Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, pro hac vice & Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Consolidated Filer Defendant, represented by David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, pro hac vice, Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP & Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

Blue State Digital Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Michael A. Kahn , CAPES AND SOKOL & Lauren R. Cohen , CAPES AND SOKOL.

PRCG/Haggerty LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Charles A. Weiss , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

The Invus Group, LLC, Interested Party, represented by Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

DARLING INGREDIENTS, INC., Movant, represented by Glenn E. Davis , HEPLER BROOM, Vance Loren Beagles , SIDLEY AUSTIN, LLP & Yvette Ostolaza , SIDLEY AUSTIN, LLP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP & Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carmine R. Zarlenga, III , MAYER BROWN LLP, David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Kristina M. Portner , MAYER BROWN LLP, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, pro hac vice, Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Richard M. Assmus , MAYER BROWN LLP & Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP & Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carmine R. Zarlenga, III , MAYER BROWN LLP, David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Kristina M. Portner , MAYER BROWN LLP, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, pro hac vice, Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Richard M. Assmus , MAYER BROWN LLP & Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP & Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

Blue State Digital Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Amy L. Fehr , CAPES AND SOKOL, Michael A. Kahn , CAPES AND SOKOL & Lauren R. Cohen , CAPES AND SOKOL.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carmine R. Zarlenga, III , MAYER BROWN LLP, David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Kristina M. Portner , MAYER BROWN LLP, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, pro hac vice, Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Richard M. Assmus , MAYER BROWN LLP & Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

PRCG/Haggerty LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Charles A. Weiss , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP & Tina N. Babel , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C..

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Third Party Defendant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Third Party Defendant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., John S. Sandberg , SANDBERG PHOENIX, Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Ryan M. Buschell , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, pro hac vice, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Christopher C. Miller , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP & Tina N. Babel , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C..

Blue State Digital Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Amy L. Fehr , CAPES AND SOKOL, Michael A. Kahn , CAPES AND SOKOL & Lauren R. Cohen , CAPES AND SOKOL.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carmine R. Zarlenga, III , MAYER BROWN LLP, David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Kristina M. Portner , MAYER BROWN LLP, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Richard M. Assmus , MAYER BROWN LLP & Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

PRCG/Haggerty LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Charles A. Weiss , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Custom AG Commodities, LLC, Defendant, represented by Edward J. O'Reilly , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C. & John G. Schultz , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C..

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Ryan M. Buschell , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, pro hac vice, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP & Tina N. Babel , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C..

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Third Party Defendant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Christopher C. Miller , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Third Party Defendant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP & Tina N. Babel , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C..

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carmine R. Zarlenga, III , MAYER BROWN LLP, David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Kristina M. Portner , MAYER BROWN LLP, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Richard M. Assmus , MAYER BROWN LLP & Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Custom AG Commodities, LLC, Defendant, represented by Edward J. O'Reilly , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C. & John G. Schultz , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C..

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., John S. Sandberg , SANDBERG PHOENIX, Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Jane Marie Metcalf , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP & Tina N. Babel , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C..

Great Plains Leasing, LLC, ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Jane Marie Metcalf , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Aileen M. Fair , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Harry Sandick , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP & Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Third Party Defendant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Ryan M. Buschell , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Christopher C. Miller , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Third Party Defendant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Jane Marie Metcalf , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP & Tina N. Babel , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C..

Great Plains Leasing, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Gerard T. Carmody , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Jane Marie Metcalf , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Sarah J. Klebolt , CARMODY MACDONALD P.C., Adeel A. Mangi , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Aileen M. Fair , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Harry Sandick , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP, Jonah M. Knobler , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP, Melissa Rae Ginsberg , PATTERSON AND TYLER LLP & Steven A. Zalesin , PATTERSON AND BELKNAP.

Blue State Digital Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Amy L. Fehr , CAPES AND SOKOL, Michael A. Kahn , CAPES AND SOKOL & Lauren R. Cohen , CAPES AND SOKOL.

Nestle Purina PetCare Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carmine R. Zarlenga, III , MAYER BROWN LLP, David A. Roodman , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Emma C. Harty , BRYAN CAVE LLP, Kristina M. Portner , MAYER BROWN LLP, Kristine M. Young , MAYER BROWN LLP, Lori A. Zahalka , MAYER BROWN LLP, Richard M. Assmus , MAYER BROWN LLP, Jason Scott Meyer , BRYAN CAVE LLP & Nick E. Williamson , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

PRCG/Haggerty LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Charles A. Weiss , BRYAN CAVE LLP.

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Custom AG Commodities, LLC, Defendant, represented by Edward J. O'Reilly , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C. & John G. Schultz , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C..

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Ryan M. Buschell , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

Wilbur-Ellis Company, ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., John S. Sandberg , SANDBERG PHOENIX, Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

Mr. David Edward Dressel, Third Party Defendant, represented by Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Mr. Dean H. Hiller, Third Party Defendant, represented by Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Mr. Edward J. Wanner, Third Party Defendant, represented by Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., John S. Sandberg , SANDBERG PHOENIX, Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., ThirdParty Plaintiff, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Custom AG Commodities, LLC, Defendant, represented by Edward J. O'Reilly , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C. & John G. Schultz , FRANKE AND SCHULTZ, P.C..

Diversified Ingredients, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Daniel D. Doyle , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Sonette T. Magnus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Kevin L. Fritz , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Mark R. Feldhaus , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C., Matthew S. McBride , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C. & Patrick E. Foppe , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Wilbur-Ellis Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Aaron D. French , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C., Kyle P. Seelbach , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Nathan Evans Shafroth , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Randal K. Mullendore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Ryan M. Buschell , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP, Simon J. Frankel , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP & Aseem P. Padukone , COVINGTON AND BURLING LLP.


MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

This false advertising pet food case is before me on two motions to dismiss: Diversified Ingredients' motion to dismiss counts 1 and 10 of Blue Buffalo's second amended third-party complaint, and Wilbur-Ellis' joinder to Diversified Ingredients' motion to dismiss...

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