Another Lawsuit -- We need a commemorative Litigation Train

[dougdagrump]

How about a paper shredding car, complete with law clerks, that would leave a trail of confetti whenever the papershredding sounds are activated. It could also be used in place of a tender for steamer.

Not to mention a "Lawyer Joke Caboose" with updatable files. 

[FJ and G]

Bob's link to a previous thread with the "author" is rather interesting.

 

It's despicable to knowingly violate copyright laws (unknowingly would be difficult). So much stuff gets repeated on the Web that it's hard to trust. As for facts, I like to sometimes put up a so-called fact or 2 on the forum to see just how factual others may think it is. The forum is a good sounding board, but not a substitute for research, of course.

[palallin]

For fear of ABT trying to sue me for something, I will say only the following:

 

I have never and will NEVER even contemplate buying from ABTrains.

 

I know and respect Dave Doyle.

[lionelsoni]

Did I miss the ending to this?  A mention of Doyle in a recent topic inspired me to google the subject; and I came up with this press release:

David Doyle and Paul V. Ambrose Settle Lawsuit

Pittsburgh, PA, December 31, 2007.

The lawsuit filed by Paul V. Ambrose in late June against Krause Publications and David Doyle alleging that the Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets, 1945-1969 infringed upon the copyrights in earlier works written by Mr. Ambrose has been settled by Mr. Ambrose and Mr. Doyle. The Publisher, Krause Publications, Inc., earlier had settled with Mr. Ambrose.

Mr. Doyle has issued the following statement regarding this settlement: "In my preparation of The Standard Catalog of Lionel Train Sets, 1945-1969 and The Collector Guide to Lionel Trains, 1945-1969 I made a mistake. Portions of books previously written by Mr. Paul V. Ambrose on Lionel Post-War Toy Trains appeared in my books. Even more regrettably, Mr. Ambrose's contributions over the past decades to the hobby of collecting postwar Lionel trains was not acknowledged in my books. I have apologized to Mr. Ambrose for my actions and have assigned him the copyrights to these, and other, books of mine as part of our settlement. Mr. Ambrose has graciously accepted my apology. I would also like to apologize to the collecting community.

Other terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

[BDT in Minnesota]

Don;  I allready have one of those litigation trains, but I think it will stay hidden in a tunnel so nobody ever sees that bugger........I don't want to be sued!!!

[rtraincollector]

And dont forget the "merchandise car" That ejects little briefcases at the touch of a button onto the milk platform.

How about a little twist to that a passenger car that ejects lawers with there breif case on to a train station platform and who would care if they landed standing or on there head

[Berk765]

Whew!!! I thought it was another lawsuit between Lionel and MTH. Lawsuits Lawsuits Lawsuits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kpolak]

I have the 2004 version of the Doyle book, and from what I understand, not having first hand knowlege, the new(er) version is not as complete.  I understand a great deal of information on  accessories does not appear in the updated book.

Now that Ambrose holds the copywright will they re-issue the 2004 version of the Doyle book under the Ambrose name?

Kurt

[DMUinCT]

   ABT may, or may not, have a good case, as items appear to be copied "word for word".   The "Greenberg" books have been a great help to the hobby by giving a "ball park" estimate of value and details of collectable products.

    But --- TCA is a non-profit Association, who stated mission is to Promote The Toy Train Hobby. They make available ALL new books on the subject and in some cases allow a "book signing" on there property.  

    TCA is the largest Association devoted to the toy train hobby with 30,000 members.   Is there any reason to try to BANKRUPT a non-profit Association for promoting a member's book about the hobby?      Did ABT take there complaint about a fellow member to TCA, as required by the Bylaws?   Did TCA try to help?  

Don U. TCA 73-5735

[Deputy]

I would like to see an Orange Juice Tank Car on the litigation train set. (Orange Juice = OJ.) On the side the motto should read "You Can't Beat Our Juice", and the emblem should be a hand with a glove halfway on.

[BDT in Minnesota]

I have come to the conclusion that what this hobby needs is an O Gauge      Judge Judy Courthouse.....made in the USA

[Deputy]

I have come to the conclusion that what this hobby needs is an O Gauge      Judge Judy Courthouse.....made in the USA

Make it Judge Milan Courthouse and it's a deal. She's hotter looking and has a nice personality. Judge Judy is a witch. And I think I misspelled witch

[BDT in Minnesota]

I have come to the conclusion that what this hobby needs is an O Gauge      Judge Judy Courthouse.....made in the USA

Make it Judge Milan Courthouse and it's a deal. She's hotter looking and has a nice personality. Judge Judy is a witch. And I think I misspelled witch

 

Deputy, we have a deal!!!  But..,, a couple other thoughts; if you were thinking of a 1:1 scale statue of Judge Milan on the courthouse lawn on your layout, it may be a little off scale.....as far as Judge  Judy, maybe her figure could be added to the halloween train..

[Deputy]

Deputy, we have a deal!!!  But..,, a couple other thoughts; if you were thinking of a 1:1 scale statue of Judge Milan on the courthouse lawn on your layout, it may be a little off scale.....as far as Judge  Judy, maybe her figure could be added to the halloween train..

Ahhh...now we have a meeting of minds!!!!

[phillyreading]

Don't forget the MINT cars!  And maybe a hobo car, modified with characters carrying briefcases.

You mean an attorney car? Correct?

Lee F.

[MilesWRich]

I just made a purchase on his auction. I wish i had read about this suit and his other suit. I may be an attorney but I avoid people who litigate like that like the black plague.