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Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond is suing a Long Lake father and son, claiming they used his name and the name of his company in over 60 internet domain names, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court.
LeMond is seeking $6.6 million in damages against Fredrick Stinchfield Jr. and Fredrick Stinchfield III.
According to the lawsuit, in August 2016, LeMond announced he was launching two companies focused on developing low-cost carbon fiber cycling technology. The athlete named the two companies LeMond Companies, LLC, and LeMond Composites, LLC. ( lemond.cc )
He also trademarked the LeMond and Grail as a part of his venture.
The lawsuit claims Fredrick Stinchfield Jr. and Fredrick Stinchfield III registered 66 domain names containing LeMond's name or Grail.
One of the websites entitled "LeMond Industries" contained derogatory information about Lemond and his businesses. The website also featured third-party advertisements, which LeMond and his attornies believe generate revenue.
On June 8, the Stinchfields posted on one website that the LeMond-related domain names were for sale.
Read more: (KSTP TV)
Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond is suing a Long Lake father and son, claiming they used his name and the name of his company in over 60 internet domain names, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court.
LeMond is seeking $6.6 million in damages against Fredrick Stinchfield Jr. and Fredrick Stinchfield III.
According to the lawsuit, in August 2016, LeMond announced he was launching two companies focused on developing low-cost carbon fiber cycling technology. The athlete named the two companies LeMond Companies, LLC, and LeMond Composites, LLC. ( lemond.cc )
He also trademarked the LeMond and Grail as a part of his venture.
The lawsuit claims Fredrick Stinchfield Jr. and Fredrick Stinchfield III registered 66 domain names containing LeMond's name or Grail.
One of the websites entitled "LeMond Industries" contained derogatory information about Lemond and his businesses. The website also featured third-party advertisements, which LeMond and his attornies believe generate revenue.
On June 8, the Stinchfields posted on one website that the LeMond-related domain names were for sale.
Read more: (KSTP TV)
