Actually, Brook Mays had a sign in the store that they would not repair First Act's "toys", so First Act sued them for slander, won the suit and Yamaha got the Rogers name and patents in the settlement. (First Act/Yamaha=same thing)
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First Act Inc. said Wednesday that it has accepted a $16.7 million settlement payment from Brook Mays Music's insurance company to settle a 2003 civil lawsuit against Brook Mays.
In its original lawsuit, Boston-based First Act accused Dallas-based Brook Mays of making false statements about First Act that materially deceived consumers and band directors. First Act alleged Brook Mays launched a "smear campaign" to discourage people from buying, servicing or keeping First Act instruments.
In December, a U.S. district court in Massachusetts ruled in favor of First Act and awarded $20.7 million to the company.
However, after the judge reviewed the verdict he tossed a portion of the award pertaining to reputational harm, lowering the award to $16.7 million.
Brooks Mays sells musical instruments, music equipment, DJ and lighting equipment and related software. The private company operates about 60 stores in eight states.