https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221865.msg2335644#msg2335644Information Solicitation For Potential Butterfly Labs Inc. Lawsuit
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Date: May 31, 2013
I have been asked by a partner at my law firm to do research regarding Butterfly Labs, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“BFL”) sale of “The Bitforce line of ASIC Super Computer bitcoin miners” (“Bitforce Computers”). This solicitation regards all configurations of the Bitforce Computers. This solicitation includes information pertaining to all BFL officers, directors, employees, authorized representatives, subsidiaries, affiliates, assigns and any other party involved in creating, producing, delivering or modifying the Bitforce Computers. We are interested in information relating to BFL Customers who have received nonconforming Bitforce Computers; BFL Customers that are waiting for Bitforce Computers; and Bitforce Customers who have requested refunds, whether received or not. Each circumstance is being individually considered for potential claims.
In addition, my firm is interested in any information pertaining to the following individuals’ (or associated addresses) involvement in the sale, representation, communications and/or BFL customer service:
Josh R. Zerlan
18400 Juniper Ter., Gardner, KS 66030
Chris A. Vleisides
9817 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64114; (or)
2507 Jefferson St., Kansas City, MO 64108;
Chris T. Vleisides
9817 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64114; (or)
2507 Jefferson St., Kansas City, MO 64108;
Connie-Ann Vleisides
9817 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64114;
Gregory W. Vleisides, Esq.
Missouri Bar Number: 25557
Date Admitted: 5/5/1977
1801 NW Platte Rd., Suite
Kansas City, MO 64105
Sonny Chris Vleisides
Nasser Ghoseiri
**Disclaimer: The listing of these names is not an accusation of wrongdoing, but merely part of an investigation.**
Specifically, attorneys at my firm are contemplating claims relating to the following:
1. Pre-order sales of the Bitforce Computers line;
a. Any and all documentation relating to the sale of Bitforce Computers;
2. BFL’s failure to delivery Bitforce Computers within stated timeframes (e.g. sales receipts, emails or posting relating to shipping dates, etc.);
a. Any and all information pertaining to BFL changing time frames and disclaimers over time. It is important to capture information regarding BFL’s changing terms, disclaimers, and representations over time;
b. Any information relating to economic AND/OR consequential losses due to BFL failure to deliver.
3. BFL’s failure to deliver Bitforce Computers conforming to original specifications (e.g. power consumption, size, etc.);
4. Any and all documents and email communications pertaining to BFL’s failure to promptly refund customer(s);
5. Information and evidence relating to BFL’s “UPGRADE/TRADE IN Option.”
a. When BFL took delivery of your FPGA;
b. Any and all evidence establishing the use of your device subsequent to your sending it to BFL;
c. Where possible, calculations relating to lost revenues due to your participation in BFL’s Upgrade Option;
6. Any information pertaining to BFL attempts to cover-up customer dissatisfaction through means such as erasing forum postings;
7. Any information pertaining to BFL attempts to offer complaining customers accords or satisfaction (e.g. moving them ahead of other customers); and
8. Any information relating to BFL delivery of Bitforce Computers to individuals not already in their sales queue for promotional purposes and/or testing (e.g. Instances where BFL sent reporters, blogger, testers or favored customers Bitforce Computers before those who had a prior pre-sale order).
NOTE: Please provide screen captures of any information posted on forums. Merely linking to posting will not be as useful and could potentially allow for the deletion or destruction of potential evidence.
CONTACT: For the sake of efficiency we are not entertaining phone conversation pertaining to this matter at the moment. Please forward all documents, email, contact information and materials relating to
BFLinformation@gmail.com. I additionally invite any BFL, Inc., representatives to contact me at the aforementioned email address to discuss a settlement of potential claims.
**DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this post is not intended to be nor does it constitute legal advice. The information does not necessarily reflect the most current legal developments. You should not act or refrain from acting based upon information discussed herein. The information you provide does not create an attorney-client relationship. Information provided to us by you will not necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential as it will be freely used in our investigation in contemplation of potential litigation.**
