XEREAS v. HEISS

No. 19-7108 Consolidated with 19-7111.

987 F.3d 1124 (2021)

John N. XEREAS, Appellant v. Marjorie A. HEISS, et al., Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided February 16, 2021.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brent M. Ahalt argued the cause and filed the briefs for appellant.

William T. O'Neil argued the cause and filed the brief for appellees.

Before: Tatel, Pillard and Wilkins, Circuit Judges.


Appellant John Xereas holds the RIOT ACT trademark, a well-known local comedy brand. In 2010 he entered into a business agreement with Appellees Geoffrey Dawson and Marjorie Heiss ("Defendants") to open the Riot Act Comedy Club in downtown D.C. After the relationship soured, Xereas brought suit to recover damages from Defendants...

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