QVC, INC. v. SCHIEFFELIN et al

Filing 20

QVC, INC. v. SCHIEFFELIN et al

Doc. 20 Att. 1

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 1 of 18

Exhibit "A"

Dockets.Justia.com

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 2 of 18

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA __________________________________________ : QVC, INC. : Studio Park : 1200 Wilson Drive : CIVIL ACTION West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 : : Plaintiff, : NO. 06-cv-4231 : v. : : STACEY SCHIEFFELIN : : 567 S. Leonard Street, #1 Waterbury, Connecticut 06708 : and : DAVID SCHIEFFELIN : 567 S. Leonard Street, #1 : Waterbury, Connecticut 06708 : and : MODELS PREFER, LTD. : 567 S. Leonard Street, #1 : Waterbury, Connecticut 06708 : : Defendants. : __________________________________________: SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT-CIVIL ACTION Plaintiff, QVC, Inc., by and through its undersigned counsel, hereby complains of defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, and defendant, Models Prefer Ltd., as follows: PARTIES 1. Plaintiff, QVC, Inc. ("Plaintiff"), is a corporation organized and existing under the

laws of the State of Delaware with its principal place of business located at Studio Park, 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380.

2

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 3 of 18

2.

Defendant, Stacey Schieffelin, is an adult individual residing and domiciled in the

State of Connecticut with business offices located at 567 S. Leonard Street, #1, Waterbury, Connecticut 06708. 3. Defendant, David Schieffelin, is an adult individual residing and domiciled in the

State of Connecticut with business offices located at 567 S. Leonard Street, #1, Waterbury, Connecticut 06708. (The defendants Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, hereinafter are referred to collectively as the "Schieffelins," unless stated otherwise). 4. Defendant, Models Prefer, Ltd ("MPL"), is a corporation organized and existing

under the laws of the State of Connecticut with its principal place of business located at 567 S. Leonard Street, #1, Waterbury, Connecticut 06708. (The Schieffelins and MPL hereinafter are referred to collectively as "Defendants," unless stated otherwise). 5. At all times material hereto, Defendants acted by and through their agents, employees,

servants and representatives, actual or apparent, any and all of who were acting, or purporting to act, within the course and scope of their authority, agency duties and/or employment. VENUE AND JURISDICTION 6. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this civil action pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§ 1332(a) in that the matter in controversy exceeds the sum or value of $75,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, and is between citizens of different States. 7. Venue is proper in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§1391(a) in that a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to Plaintiff's claims and request for declaratory and injunctive relief occurred in this judicial district and/or in that the parties contractually agreed to the selection of this judicial district as the appropriate venue for the within civil action.

3

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 4 of 18

SUBSTANTIVE ALLEGATIONS 8. Plaintiff is a general merchandise electronic retailer that markets and distributes a

wide variety of products directly to consumers through, among other things, its merchandise-focused, direct response television programming. 9. Defendants are in the business of promoting, marketing, distributing and selling

health and beauty products under the trademark and trade name of "Models Prefer" (collectively, the "Products"). 10. The Schieffelins and Plaintiff entered into a certain agreement (the "Agreement"),

dated as of April 1, 1998, pursuant to Section 1(a) of which the Schieffelins granted Plaintiff the exclusive worldwide right to Promote [defined by the Agreement to be promote, advertise, market, sell and distribute] the Products [defined by the Agreement to be all health and beauty products under the trademark and trade name of "Models Prefer"] through all means and media, including, without limitation, Electronic Media (which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean all electronic transmissions, whether now in existence or developed hereafter, through which a consumer is requested to purchase any product by mail, telephone or other electronic means, including without limitation, televised electronic retailing programs, infomercials, direct response commercial spots and computerized shopping services, whether on-line services or otherwise). 11. Schieffelins. 12. MPL was incorporated on or about September 17, 2002 and is wholly owned by the The Agreement gives rise to a contractual relationship between Plaintiff and the

Schieffelins. Commencing on a date on or about September 17, 2002, the Schieffelins' business transactions with Plaintiff were conducted, in whole or in part, by and through MPL acting as the representative and agent for the Schieffelins under the Agreement.

4

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 5 of 18

13.

Section 5(e) of the Agreement provides that the Agreement shall be binding not only

upon the Schieffelins, but also their "heirs, representatives, successors and assigns." 14. MPL is bound by the provisions of the Agreement as the agent and representative of

the Schieffelins. 15. Section 5(e) of the Agreement further provides that the Schieffelins cannot assign the

Agreement without Plaintiff's prior written consent: 5. Miscellaneous * * *

(e) Assignability. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, representatives, successors and assigns; provided, however, except as otherwise expressly permitted hereunder, no party hereto may assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder to any person or entity without the prior written consent of the other party (which shall not be unreasonably withheld), and any attempted assignment without consent shall be void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that [Plaintiff] may exercise its rights and perform its obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, by itself or through any one or more of its existing and future affiliates. 16. Nothing in the Agreement permitted, or permits the Schieffelins to assign the

Agreement to MPL without the written consent of Plaintiff, which written consent was never requested or given. 17. 18. Any purported assignment of the Agreement from the Schieffelins to MPL is void. On a date or dates after September 17, 2002, MPL became the registered owner or

assignee of the trademarks "Models Prefer" and "Model's Prefer." Any right, title or interest in such trademarks on the part of MPL, however, is subject to the license previously granted to Plaintiff under the Agreement and to Plaintiff's exclusive marketing rights under the Agreement. 19. The Agreement provides that Plaintiff, from time to time, may issue consignment

orders for the Products, substantially in the form appended as Exhibit 1 to the Agreement. Each such 5

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 6 of 18

consignment order is incorporated by reference into the Agreement, except that, in the event of any inconsistency between the terms of each such consignment order and the terms of the Agreement, the Agreement shall govern. From a date commencing on or after September 17, 2002, such consignment orders were issued by and through MPL as the agent or representative for the Schieffelins under the Agreement. 20. Provided that, in accordance with the requirement set forth in Section 2(b) of the

Agreement, a Product appeared on the direct response television programming produced by Plaintiff or one of its affiliates (the "Programs") no later than December 31, 1998, which condition Plaintiff satisfied, Paragraph 2(a) of the Agreement, in relevant part, provides that the term of the Agreement shall be as follows: 2. Term (a) Generally. Subject to Section 2(b) hereof, the initial term of this Agreement (the `Initial Term') shall commence on the date hereof and shall expire after the date of this Agreement. Upon the expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically and continually renew for successive additional one (1) year terms (each a `Renewal Term' and the Initial Term and each Renewal Term each being referred to herein as a `Term') unless (i) [the Schieffelins] notif[y] QVC in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of a Term, of its intent to terminate the Agreement, and (ii) during such Term, Net Retail Sales of such Products are in the aggregate less than the Minimum Amount [for such Term] . . . For purposes of this Agreement, `Net Retail Sales' shall mean the gross sales price paid by customers of [Plaintiff] or its affiliates for Products, exclusive of any (i) sales, use, excise or value-added taxes, (ii) credits, returns, discounts, settlements or other allowances, (iii) customs duties, tariffs or similar import impositions due from [Plaintiff] or its affiliates, (iv) shipping and handling charges and (v) all fees due from [Plaintiff] or its affiliates for licenses, registrations and approvals necessary for the importation and promotion of the Products. 21. Provided that the Net Retail Sales are equal to, or exceeds, the Minimum Amount for

each Renewal Term, the Agreement is automatically renewed for an additional Renewal Term at an increased Minimum Amount. The Agreement will continue to so automatically renew for additional

6

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 7 of 18

Renewal Terms unless terminated by Plaintiff or the Schieffelins pursuant to the express procedures, and under the terms and conditions, set forth in Section 2(a) of the Agreement. 22. Pursuant to Section 2(a) of the Agreement, the Schieffelins cannot terminate the

Agreement except upon no less than thirty (30) days notice prior to the expiration of the end of a Renewal Term and then only where the Net Retail Sales are less than the applicable Minimum Amount for such Renewal Term. 23. Section 3 of the Agreement provides as follows with respect to the obligations of

defendant, Stacey Schieffelin, to appear on the Programs during the Term of the Agreement to assist Plaintiff in the Promotion of the Products: 3. Appearances. If requested by [Plaintiff] and subject to her reasonable availability, Stacey Schieffelin shall make Appearances on Programs. For purposes of this Agreement, an `Appearance shall mean the personal appearance by Stacey Schieffelin during a one - (1) to three ­ (3) day period on Programs in which Products may be offered for sale. Unless otherwise determined by [Plaintiff], all Appearances shall take place at [Plaintiff's] studios in West Chester, Pennsylvania. [Plaintiff] makes no representations or warranties with respect to the number of Appearances, if any, that it may request Mrs. Schieffelin to make. [Defendants] [acknowledge] that each Appearance will be on live, unscripted television and as consequence thereof, [Defendants] shall have no prior right of approval over the content of Mrs. Schieffelin's Appearances. At [Plaintiff's] request and subject to her reasonable availability, Mrs. Schieffelin shall attend rehearsals and production meetings in connection with the Appearances. The dates, time and location of such rehearsals and meetings shall be on the dates on which Mrs. Schieffelin makes an Appearance or on other dates mutually agreed to between [Defendants] and [Plaintiff]. 24. The Schieffelins and Plaintiff entered into an Amendment to the Agreement, dated as

of April 24, 1999 (the "Amendment"), pursuant to which the Schieffelins agreed to provide, at their sole expense, as and when requested by Plaintiff, training for Plaintiff's telemarketing personnel with respect to the Products and photography for Product packaging and promotional materials. (The Agreement and the Amendment hereinafter are referred to collectively as the "Agreement").

7

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 8 of 18

25.

As a result of the license and exclusive marketing rights granted to Plaintiff under the

Agreement, Defendants, including MPL, cannot promote, advertise, market, sell or distribute any health or beauty products under the trademark or trade name "Models Prefer" during any Term of the Agreement. 26. Section 4 of the Agreement provides, in relevant part, that "[the Schieffelins] shall not

promote or endorse any consumer goods (including, without limitation, the Products) by means of Electronic Media during any Term and for one (1) year after the expiration or termination of this Agreement." 27. Section 4 of the Agreement further provides that the Schieffelins' non-competition

obligations survive termination of the Agreement. 28. Plaintiff met the required Net Retail Sales amount for the Initial Term and, therefore,

the Agreement renewed on April 1, 2000 for a Renewal Term expiring on April 1, 2001. 29. Plaintiff thereafter has met the required Net Retail Sales amount to renew the

Agreement for each and every Renewal Term up through and including the current Renewal Term that will expire on April 1, 2007. 30. As Plaintiff has met the requisite Net Retail Sales for the Renewal Term that will end

on April 1, 2007, the Agreement will renew on April 1, 2007 for an additional Renewal Term to expire on April 1, 2008. Consequently, the Agreement, by its terms, cannot be terminated by the Schieffelins any earlier then as of April 1, 2008 and then only if the Net Retail Sales for the Renewal Term that will expire on April 1, 2008 is less than the applicable Minimum Amount for such Renewal Term. 31. On September 12, 2006, Defendants sent a purported notice of termination of the

Agreement to Plaintiff. Defendants have taken the position that the Agreement is terminated as of

8

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 9 of 18

September 12, 2006 and have refused to honor their obligations, and Plaintiff's rights, under the Agreement. 32. Defendants informed Plaintiff that, based upon the purported termination of the

Agreement, they will promote, advertise, market, sell and distribute the Products in violation of the exclusive license and marketing rights granted to Plaintiff by the Agreement. 33. Defendants informed Plaintiff that, based upon the purported termination of the

Agreement, they will promote and endorse the Products by means of Electronic Media in violation of the non-competition provisions of the Agreement. 34. Upon information and belief, the Schieffelins will promote and endorse the Products

by means of Electronic Media by and through MPL in violation of the non-competition provisions of the Agreement. 35. By their continuing conduct, including, but not limited to, the refusal of defendant

Stacey Schieffelin to make any Appearances on Plaintiff's Programs and Defendants' refusal to honor Plaintiff's exclusive rights, Defendants have frustrated and thwarted Plaintiff's ability to meet the requisite Net Retail Sales amount for the Renewal Term expiring on April 1, 2008 and are depriving Plaintiff of its rights under the Agreement. 36. Defendants purported termination of the Agreement is invalid. Defendants' purported

notice of termination does not, and cannot, terminate the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. To the contrary, the Agreement, including, without limitation, Plaintiff's exclusive license and marketing rights and the non-competition obligations of the Schieffelins under the Agreement, remain in full force and effect.

9

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 10 of 18

37.

Any promotion, advertising, marketing, sale and/or distribution of the Products during

any Term of the Agreement by Defendants violates the exclusive license and marketing rights granted to Plaintiff under the Agreement. 38. Defendants' conduct, as described above, violates Plaintiff's exclusive rights to

Promote the Products, through all means and media, as granted to Plaintiff by the Agreement. 39. Any promotion and endorsement of the Products by the Schieffelins, directly or

indirectly through MPL, by means of Electronic Media during any Term of the Agreement and/or for one (1) year after the expiration or valid termination of the Agreement, other than by and through Plaintiff or its affiliates, constitutes a violation of the non-competition provisions of the Agreement. 40. The conduct of MPL in purportedly terminating the Agreement constitutes purposeful

actions intended to harm the contractual relationship under the Agreement, which contractual relationship was valid and known to MPL. 41. The conduct of MPL constitutes purposeful actions intended to harm the contractual

relationship under the Agreement. 42. 43. There exists no justification or privilege for MPL's conduct as described above. Plaintiff has satisfied all of its obligations under the Agreement. COUNT I 44. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 43

inclusive as if set forth fully at length herein. 45. Defendants' purported notice of termination of the Agreement, rejected by Plaintiff as

improper, gives rise to an actual, existing and continuing controversy between the parties within the scope and meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 2201, et seq.

10

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 11 of 18

46.

The aforesaid case or controversy is a substantial controversy between adverse legal

interests of sufficient immediacy and reality to warrant issuance of a declaratory judgment. 47. The value of the Agreement for the current Renewal Term and the Renewal Term

expiring on April 1, 2008 each exceeds the sum of $150,000.00. 48. present. 49. Plaintiff is entitled under 28 U.S.C. § 2201, et seq. to a judicial determination, Plaintiff's interest in the above-described controversy is direct, substantial and

declaration and adjudication (a) that Defendants' purported notice of termination does not, and cannot, terminate the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof and that, to the contrary, the Agreement, including, without limitation, Plaintiff's exclusive license and marketing rights and the Schieffelins' non-competition obligations under the Agreement, remain in full force and effect; and (b) that any and all rights, title and interest held by MPL in the trademark and trade name "Models Prefer" are subject to the exclusive license and marketing rights held by Plaintiff. 50. Declaratory judgment to determine the parties' respective rights and interests is an

appropriate remedy under the circumstances. WHEREFORE, plaintiff, QVC, Inc., demands entry of a declaratory judgment in its favor and against defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, and Models Prefer, Ltd. (a) determining and declaring that purported notice of termination of the Agreement by defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, and Models Prefer, Ltd., did not terminate the Agreement; (b) determining and declaring that the Agreement, including, without limitation, the plaintiff's exclusive license and marketing rights and the non-competition obligations of defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, under the Agreement, remain in full force and effect; (c) any and all rights, title and interest held by defendant,

11

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 12 of 18

Models Prefer, Ltd., in the trademark and trade name "Models Prefer" are subject to the exclusive license and marketing rights held by the plaintiff; (d) awarding costs; and (d) granting such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. COUNT II 51. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through

43 inclusive as if set forth fully at length herein. 52. The value of the Agreement for the current Renewal Term and the Renewal Term

expiring on April 1, 2008 each exceeds the sum of $150,000.00. 53. MPL's conduct, as described above, constitutes a tortious interference with the

contractual relationship between Plaintiff and the Schieffelins under the Agreement. 54. As a result of MPL's conduct, as described above, Plaintiff has sustained, and will

continue to sustain damages arising from the lost value of the Agreement for the current Renewal Term and the Renewal Term expiring on April 1, 2008. 55. As a result of MPL's conduct, as described above, Plaintiff is sustaining damages

arising from lost profits from the sale of existing inventory. 56. Plaintiff's damages are not yet fully determined, but, in any event, are in an amount of

no less than $150,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, as direct result of MPL's conduct, all as described above. WHEREFORE, plaintiff, QVC, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against defendant, Models Prefer, Ltd., (a) in the amount of no less than $150,000, together with pre-judgment interest and such costs as allowed by law; and (b) granting such other relief as the Court may deem appropriate and proper.

12

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 13 of 18

COUNT III 57. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through

43 inclusive as if set forth fully at length herein. 58. Defendants' conduct, as described above, violates the exclusive marketing rights and

license granted to Plaintiff pursuant to Section 1(a) of the Agreement. 59. By virtue of the foregoing, Plaintiff has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the

merits and that a balancing of the equities favors the issuance of an injunction against the Schieffelins. 60. Unless Defendants are enjoined from violating Plaintiff's exclusive marketing rights

and license, Plaintiff will be irreparably harmed by: (a) Loss of confidence and trust of clients, loss of goodwill, and loss of

business reputation; (b) (c) A threat to the enforcement of reasonable contracts; and Present economic loss, which is unascertainable at this time, and

future economic loss, which is presently incalculable. 61. Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law.

WHEREFORE, plaintiff, QVC, Inc., demands that this Court enter judgment in its favor and against defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, and defendant, Models Prefer Ltd., (a) permanently enjoining all defendants from promoting, marketing, selling, or distributing (or otherwise causing a third party to promote, market, sell, or distribute) any Products to any party other than QVC or any of its affiliates during any Term of the Agreement; (b) permanently enjoining all defendants from granting any license or rights to any third party that infringes upon the exclusive rights and license granted to the plaintiff under the Agreement; (c)

13

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 14 of 18

permanently enjoining and compelling all defendants to deliver and sell Products by consignment exclusively to Plaintiff during the Term of the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement; (d) permanently enjoining defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, and Models Prefer, Ltd. from seeking to terminate the Agreement effective on any date prior than April 1, 2008 and then only in accordance with, and subject to, the terms and conditions of the Agreement; and (d) granting such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable. COUNT IV 62. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through

43 inclusive as if set forth fully at length herein. 63. The threatened conduct of the Schieffelins, as described above, constitutes a violation

of the non-competition provisions of the Agreement. 64. The Schieffelins cannot act through MPL to circumvent their non-competition

obligations under the Agreement. 65. By virtue of the foregoing, Plaintiff has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the

merits and that a balancing of the equities favors the issuance of an injunction against Defendants. 66. Unless the Schieffelins are enjoined from breaching their non-competition obligations

due and owing to Plaintiff, Plaintiff will be irreparably harmed by: (a) Loss of confidence and trust of clients, loss of goodwill, and loss of

business reputation; (b) (c) A threat to the enforcement of reasonable contracts; and Present economic loss, which is unascertainable at this time, and

future economic loss, which is presently incalculable.

14

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 15 of 18

67.

Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law.

WHEREFORE, plaintiff, QVC, Inc., demands that this Court enter judgment in its favor and against defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, (a) permanently enjoining the defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, from promoting or endorsing any consumer goods (including, without limitation, the Products) by means of Electronic Media, as defined in the Agreement, either directly or through defendant, Models Prefer Ltd., during any Term of the Agreement and for one (1) year after the valid expiration or termination of the Agreement in accordance with its terms; and (b) granting such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable. COUNT V 68. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through

43inclusive as if set forth fully at length herein. 69. The Schieffelins' purported termination of the Agreement and other actions and

omissions of the Schieffelins, including the refusal of defendant Stacey Schieffelin to appear on Plaintiff's direct response television programming and the refusal of the Schieffelins to honor Plaintiff's exclusive license and marketing rights, all as described above, constitute breaches of their obligations under the Agreement. 70. By their continuing conduct, including, but not limited to, the refusal to honor

Plaintiff's exclusive license and marketing rights, Defendants are causing Plaintiff to lose the value of the Agreement. 71. The value of the Agreement for the current Renewal Term and the Renewal Term

expiring on April 1, 2008 each exceeds the sum of $150,000.00

15

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 16 of 18

72.

As a result of Defendants' conduct, as described above, Plaintiff has sustained, and

will continue to sustain damages arising from the lost value of the Agreement for the current Renewal Term and the Renewal Term expiring on April 1, 2008. 73. Defendants' conduct, as described above, has resulted, and will result, in lost sales

and profit to Plaintiff. 74. As a result of MPL's conduct, as described above, Plaintiff is sustaining damages

arising from lost profits from the sale of existing inventory. 75. Plaintiff's damages are not yet fully determined, but, in any event, are in an amount of

no less than $150,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, as direct result of Defendants' purported termination of the Agreement and other actions and omissions of Defendants, all as described above. 76. Plaintiff is entitled to recover damages in an amount as yet not fully determined

amount, but, in any event, in an the amount of no less than $150,000.00, plus interest and costs, as direct result of the Schieffelins' breaches of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. WHEREFORE, plaintiff, QVC, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, (a) in the amount of no less than $150,000.00, together with pre-judgment interest and such costs as allowed by law; and (b) granting such other relief as the Court may deem appropriate and proper. COUNT VI 77. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through

43 inclusive as if set forth fully at length herein. 78. The Schieffelins' conduct, as described above, violates the license, exclusivity and

non-competition provisions of the Agreement.

16

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 17 of 18

79.

MPL's conduct, as described above, violates the license and exclusive marketing

rights granted to Plaintiff under the Agreement. 80. Plaintiff is entitled to an accounting of any and all proceeds, earnings and profits

earned by Defendants in violation of Plaintiff's rights under the Agreement. 81. Plaintiff is entitled to have the aforesaid proceeds, earnings and profits disgorged and

remitted to Plaintiff. 82. Defendants, for the reasons described above, are each a constructive trustee for the

benefit of Plaintiff of all such proceeds, earnings and profits, with all attendant fiduciary responsibilities and obligations thereof. WHEREFORE, plaintiff, QVC, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against defendants, Stacey Schieffelin and David Schieffelin, jointly and severally, and defendant, Models Prefer Ltd., (a) directing the defendants to account for any and all proceeds, earnings and profits derived from any and all promotion, marketing, sale, or distribution (whether directly or through any third party) of any and all Products in violation of the obligations owing to the plaintiff under the Agreement and in violation of the license and exclusive marketing rights granted to the plaintiff under the Agreement; (b) directing that all defendants are each a constructive trustee for the benefit of the plaintiff of any and all such proceeds, earnings and profits, with all attendant fiduciary responsibilities and obligations thereof; (c) directing all defendants to disgorge any and all such proceeds, earnings

17

Case 2:06-cv-04231-TON

Document 20-2

Filed 03/15/2007

Page 18 of 18

and profits and directing that such proceeds, earnings and profits to remitted to the plaintiff; and (d) granting such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

SAUL EWING LLP

A Delaware Limited Partnership

By:________________________________ Nathaniel Metz, Esquire (Signature Validation No. NM264) [phone] [phone] (Telefacsimile) [e-mail] John E. Bisordi, Esquire [phone] [phone] (Telefacsimile) [e-mail] Centre Square West 1500 Market Street, 38th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Dated: March 15, 2007 Attorneys for Plaintiff QVC, Inc.

18