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I and few other members here acquired some GO keyword domains at GoDaddy Auctions in 2019 [GoGames.com etc.] The owner, as per the WHOIS, was one SCOTT PETRETTA who was negotiating with me on his email listed on the original WHOIS. Immediately after my $4720 payment to GoDaddy [for GoGames.com], he started claiming that he had been hacked. These domains were transferred to GoDaddy about 2 months prior to being sold there. Then, upon complainant's request, GoDaddy did lock down the domains but subsequently released them after their investigation after which I transferred them over to Epik. Now the previous owner has filed an inRem litigation in the Court of Virginia for all these 16 domains (inRem is basically where the court decides the ownership of an asset under its jurisdiction as a property). I strongly believe that the litigant SCOTT PETRETTA has done this on purpose, first selling all these 16 domains and playing innocent afterwards.
Upon the receipt of court filing last month, Epik has locked them down and I want to evaluate my options for a defense. All documents attached, about 2 more weeks are left for publishing of notice.
1) What are the chances of an award to litigant in this case? This is 16 domains we are talking about.
2) What would be the fees if we engage a lawyer to fight it?
3) Is it possible to file a reply by email to this court in Virginia?
4) In case of an award to the litigant, can we ask GoDaddy for refund?? They were informed by me the very next day, to cancel the assured transaction, when I got the previous owner's email. @Joe Styler @Paul Nicks may want to reply on this.
Some good timely advice would be helpful. It would be good to hear from you too John @jberryhill
Please feel free to tag anyone who may be of help.
Upon the receipt of court filing last month, Epik has locked them down and I want to evaluate my options for a defense. All documents attached, about 2 more weeks are left for publishing of notice.
1) What are the chances of an award to litigant in this case? This is 16 domains we are talking about.
2) What would be the fees if we engage a lawyer to fight it?
3) Is it possible to file a reply by email to this court in Virginia?
4) In case of an award to the litigant, can we ask GoDaddy for refund?? They were informed by me the very next day, to cancel the assured transaction, when I got the previous owner's email. @Joe Styler @Paul Nicks may want to reply on this.
Some good timely advice would be helpful. It would be good to hear from you too John @jberryhill
Please feel free to tag anyone who may be of help.
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1-20-CV-00996.pdf1.1 MB · Views: 480
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court filing GO names.pdf1.1 MB · Views: 453
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Petretta Kosak Declaration ISO Motion to Publish.pdf633.9 KB · Views: 441
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Petretta Memo ISO Motion to Publish.pdf173.1 KB · Views: 524
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Petretta Motion for Order to Publish.pdf100.9 KB · Views: 458
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Petretta Order to Publish Notice of Action.pdf117.1 KB · Views: 518
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Petretta Waiver of Hearing - Motion for Publication.pdf99 KB · Views: 451