Court orders Rucci to stop using hotel name

AKRON

Sebastian Rucci has been ordered to stop using the name Hotel California in all print, internet-based, and other advertising by June 10.

That order was part of a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge John R. Adams in a lawsuit against Rucci and Hotel California Inc. in Austintown Township.

Richard A. Butler III and Ocean Avenue Properties LLC had been denied a temporary restraining order against Rucci using the name “Hotel California” in late March. This time, however, Butler introduced new evidence and Judge Adams granted in part preliminary injunctive relief and a temporary restraining order.

Atty. Sharon A. Luarde, of Cleveland, represents Butler and said Wednesday that he is “very pleased with the court’s order and the fact that [Judge Adams] recognizes the importance of the trademark and [Butler’s] rights to the trademark nationally.”

Rucci, a lawyer, said Wednesday night that “there’s a lot more to go.”

He continued: “There’s a lot of options. I’m not really sure which way to go now.”

Read more on the matter in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.