Samsung Accuses Foreman Hogan of Misrepresentation 208
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from the couldn't-keep-quiet dept.
from the couldn't-keep-quiet dept.
sfcrazy writes "Samsung is clearly accusing Hogan in its recent filing of influencing the jury in favor of Apple. Samsung said in its filing: 'Mr. Hogan's own statements to the media suffice if such a showing is required. Once inside the jury room, Mr. Hogan acted as a "de facto technical expert" who touted his high-tech experience to bring the divided jury together. Contrary to this Court's instructions, he told other jurors incorrectly that an accused device infringes a utility patent unless it is "entirely different"; that a prior art reference could not be invalidating unless that reference was "interchangeable"; and that invalidating prior art must be currently in use. He thus failed "to listen to the evidence, not to consider extrinsic facts, [and] to follow the judge's instructions."'"
Re:Well duh (Score:5, Funny)
Duh, he couldn't even get out of Jury duty.
Foreman Hogan?? (Score:2, Funny)
Wait, George Foreman and Hulk Hogan have been made into a Composite abomination of some kind?
Are they trying to sell the George Foreman and Hulk Hogan Combination Grill and Hair dryer or something?
Slashdotter? (Score:5, Funny)
Once inside the jury room, Mr. Hogan acted as a "de facto technical expert" who touted his high-tech experience to bring the divided jury together.
So, he talked out of his ass.
He must be a regular here on Slashdot! And he probably has karma out the Yin Yang to boot!
Re:Samsung's accusations (Score:5, Funny)
They also allege [arstechnica.com] that Hogan has an old grunge against Samsung because they own part of Seagate (which had sued him into bankruptcy 20 years ago) and that he's a patent-owner himself (and very pro-patent)--neither fact he disclosed during the jury selection process.
Well folks, there you have it. The hidden dangers of old grunge; my mother always said it's Satan's music.
Re:Samsung's accusations (Score:3, Funny)
You need to read Samsung's reply, which is in the Groklaw article linked from the page.
you're such an idealist! rtfa? that would be a miracle as such :)