private label nutraceuticals, llc v. hangover joe's holding corporation et al doc 1-1

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Case 1:14-cv-00683-ODE Document 1-1 Filed 03/07/14 Page 1 of 51

IN THE STATE COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY

ST ATE OF GEORGIA Private Label Neutaceuticals, LLC

CIVIL ACTION NUMBER:, ____________________ _

PLAINTIFF

vs. 006 Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation

DEFENDANT

SUMMONS

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:

You are herebv summoned and required to file with the Clerk of said court and serve upon the Plaintiffs attorney, whose name and address is:

Hall, Arbery & Gilligan LLP Tower Place 100, Suite 2570 3340 Peachtree Road, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

an answer to the complaint which is herewith served upon you, within 30 days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

ThiSsn( 7 t'" day of February 20~. I

Richard T. Alexander, Jr., Clerk of State Court

INSTRUCTIONS: Attach addendum sheet for additional parties if needed. make notation on this sheet if addendum sheet is used.

SC-l Rev. 2011


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General Civil Case Filing Information Form (Non-Domestic)' Court o Superior ~State

2llll, P:r -County _G_w_in_n_e_tt_______ Date Filed 02/05/2014 I L.,) -I I'i; II: 07 Docketi'_4_" __ 0_0,--6_5_" 61 Ml'vl-DD-YiY.');', "':1 ,"",.L.::

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Plaintiff(s) Private Label Nlltraceuticals, LLC Lasl First Middle I. Suffix Pretix MaidLast First Middle I. Suffix Prefix Maiden

Last First Middle l. Sulftx Pretlx Maiden

Last First Middle L Suffix Pretix. Maiden

No. of Plaintiffs 1

Plaintiff/Petitioner's Attorney o Pro Se

Letzring jonathan D Last First Middle I. Sulftx

Bar # 141651

Check Primary Type (Check only ONE) ~ Contract/Account o Wills/Estate

o Real Property

o DispossessorylDistress

o Personal Property

o Equity

o Habeas Corpus

o Appeals, Reviews

o Post Judgment Garnishment, Attachment, or Other Relief

o Non-Domestic Contempt

o Tort (If tort, till in right column)

o Other General Civil Specify ______ _

Defendant(s) Hangover Joes, Inc.

Last First Middle I. Suffix Pretix. Maiden

Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation Last First Middle I. Sulftx Prefix Maiden

Last First Middle L Suftlx Pretix Maiden

Last First Middle L Sulftx Pretix Maiden

No. of Defendants 2

If Tort is Case Type: (Check no more than TWO)

0 Auto Accident

0 Premises Liability

0 Medical Malpractice

0 Other Protessional Negligence

0 Product Liability

0 Other Specify

Are Punitive Damages Pleaded? 0 Yes 0 No


The Roberts Firm, p.e. Representing clients in non-compete, employment and business litigation matters

November 5, 2013

Via U.S. MAIL

Hangover Joe's, Inc. Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation Attn: 111eresa M. Meringer, Registered Agent Burns, Figa & Will, PC 6400 S. Fiddler Green Circle, Suite 1000 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Writer's Direct Dial Number: 404-247-0994

404-339-9667 FAX Writer's E-Mail Address: droberts la w1comcas t.net www.georgia-Iawyer.info

Licensed in Georgia and Florida

Re: Breach of Contract with Private Label Nutraceuticals, LLC and Demand for Payment

Dear Hangover Joe's Inc. and Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation:

This tinn represents Private Label Nutraceuticals, LLC ("PLN"), a Georgia limited liability company, in connection with the above-referenced matter. Please direct all future communications regarding the above matter to my attention.

Hangover Joe's, Inc. and Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation are obligated to pay PLN for goods and incidental services sold, invoiced, delivered and accepted without rejection or non-acceptance over approximately the past year in the amount of 563,201.88, plus pre-judgment interest at the rate of 18% per annum applicable to commercial accounts such as the one in question. The specific invoices in question are as follows:

Invoice No. Date of Invoice Amount Invoiced Amount Paid Balance Due (Credit)

240264 915/2012 569.120.00 -528,366. 15 S40,753.85 240876 9/26/2012 53,870.72 -S2,978.43 S892.29 240877 9/26/2012 56,635.52 -50.00 S6,635.52 241429 10/16/2012 55,184.00 -SO.OO 55,184.00 243462 1i2/20l3 5450.00 -50.00 5450.00 243753 lill/2013 5250.00 -50.00 S250.00 243995 1.!2112013 55,696.46 -S5,OOO.00 5696.46 243997 1/21;2013 S8,339.76 -SO.OO 58339.76

599,546.46 -S36,344.58 $63,201.88

Atlanta Office 267 West Wieuca Road Suite 204 Atlanta., Georgia 30342


Hangover Joe's. Inc. Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation

:-.iovember 5,2013 Page 2 of2

I With interest I $71,734.13 PLN hereby makes demand upon Hangover Joe's, Inc. and Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation

for SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ONE AND 881100 (563,201.88) pIllS statutory interest at the rate of 18% per alillum, on all amounts that have been due and payable for thirty days or more, in the total amount of at least EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY -TWO AND 25/100 (58,532.25), for a total amount due of SEVE[\;TY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 13/100 (S71,734.13).Payment is immediately due and payable, and interest continues to accrue at the rate of 18%.

Should payment of 571,734.13 not be made within ten (10) days of the date of receipt of this letter, my client will tile suit for the full amount due.

Please note that this communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Sincerely,

THE ROBERTS FIRM, P.C.

David Allen Roberts, Esq.

cc: .'vlr. \I\ichael \I\anzione (via email only) :VIr. Shawn Adamson (via tirst class mail only to 1000 Bourbon S t. ~ew Orleans. LA 701 16)


IN THE STATE COURT OF G\VINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

PRfV ATE LABEL NUTRACEUTICALS, ) LLC, )

Plaintiff,

v.

HANGOVER JOES, INC. and HANGOVER JOE'S HOLDING CORPORATION,

Defendants.

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Civil Action File l.~ A C 006 No.;lI.l1IIt

VERIFIED COMPLAINT ON ACCOUNT

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COMES NOW Plaintiff Private Label Nutraceuticals, LLC ("PLN"), by and through the

undersigned counsel, and files this Verified Complaint against Defendants Hangover Joes, Inc.

and Hangover Joe's Holding Corporation (collectively, "Hangover Joes" or "Defendants"),

showing this Court as follows:

1.

PLN is a Georgia corporation with its principal place of business located at 1900 Beaver

Ridge Circle, Norcross, GA 30071. PLN is a manufacturer and seller of premium nutritional

supplements.

2.

Defendants are Colorado corporations who sell and distribute products throughout the

United States that are marketed to assist individuals who have hangovers.


3.

Defendants purchased goods and services from and transacted business with PLN in the

State of Georgia, including in Gwinnett County. The Court has personal jurisdiction over

Defendants.

4.

Venue is proper in this Court because the goods in question were manufactured by PLN in

Gwinnett County, Georgia, and the events otherwise giving rise to this lawsuit occurred in

Gwinnett County, Georgia.

5.

Defendants. Defendants may be served with the Summons and Complaint through their

registered agent, Theresa M. Meringer, Esq., who is located at 6400 S. Fiddler Green Circle, Suite

1000, Greenwood Village, CO 80 Ill.

6.

From approximately September 2012 through January 2013, PLN provided goods and

services to Defendants on an open commercial account. Defendants have refused and failed to

pay all amounts due to PLN with respect to these goods and services. Specifically, Defendants

owe PLN $63,201.88 with respect to invoice numbers 240164, 240876, 240877,241429,243462,

243753,243995, and 243997, plus statutory interest pursuant to O.CG.A. 7-4-16, and the costs

of this action. True and correct copies of these unpaid invoices are attached hereto as Exhibit

A-H.

7.

PLN has fully performed its obligations and provided the goods and services for which

payment is due.

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8.

On November 5, 2013, PLN made a written demand upon Defendants for payment of said

indebtedness, but Defendants failed and refused to pay said sum. A true and correct copy of this

demand is attached hereto as Exhibit I.

9.

Defendants have acted in bad faith, have been stubbornly litigious, and/or have caused PLN

unnecessary trouble expense through their failure to pay the amounts that are owed to PLN, thereby

entitling PLN to an award of expenses oflitigation pursuant to O.CG.A. 13-6-11.

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for judgment against Defendants in the principal amount of

amount of 563,201.88, plus statutory interest pursuant to O.C.G.A. 7-4-16, post-judgment

interest, costs, expenses of litigation pursuant to O.CG.A. 13-6-11, and such other and further

relief as is deemed necessary and just. PLN demands a trial by jury.

This the 5th day of February, 2014.

I)avid Allen Roberts Georgia Bar No. 608444 Jonathan D. Letzring Georgia Bar No. 141651 HALL, ARBERY, GILLIGAN, ROBERTS & SHANLEVER LLP 3340 Peachtree Road, Suite 2570 Atlanta, GA 30326 [email protected] j [email protected] Tel: (404) 442-8776 Fax: (404) 537-5555

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VERIFICATION

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned otlicer duly authorized to administer

oaths, Kevin Harden, who, after being duly sworn, on behalf of Private Label Nutraceuticals,

LLC, that he has personal knowledge or knowledge derived from records maintained in the

ordinary course of business of the facts set forth in this Verified Complaint, and such intormation

is true and correct.

This '-\ day of February, 2014.

Kevin Harden Private Label Nutraceuticals, LLC

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this L\ day of February, 2014.

Notary . , the State of Georgia My commission Expires \ \ ~hJ

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EXHIBIT A


Private Label r

1900 Beaver Ridge Cir Norcross. GA 30071

Bill To

HangOver Joe's Sha\\TI Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street Nc\\ Orleans. LA 70116

S.O. No.

Item Description

eM- HangO... CM HangOver Joe's Shots - 2 oz White plastic bottle Customer is providing the Shrink \Vrap Pertorated Labels

Wire Transter Inlormation

\lame on account and address: Florence Imports. LLC 3610 Dekalb Technology Parkway Suite 135 Atlanta. GA 303-l0

Bank: Bank of America. Genrgia A.:count !lumber: 33402..f036055 ABA #: 026009593

CANADA

We appreciate your prompt payment.

Phone # Fax#

1.8KS.HO . ..\S35 1.88S.2..fOA839

Invoice Date Invoice #

P.O. No.

Ship To

HangOver Joe's Sean Adamson

Terms

50. Now. Soot" Up ...

9/5/2012

Rep

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Ordered Prevo Inv... Backor... Invoiced Rate (} 1..f..f.OOO

Total

Payments/Credits

Balance Due

2-l026..f

Ship Date

91512012

Amount

OAS 69.120.00

$69.120.00

-S28.366.15

$..\0.753.85


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Bill To

HmlgOver Joe's Shawn Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70 I 16

S.O. No.

Item Description

eM HangO... CM HangOver Joe's Shots 2 oz White plastic bottle Customer is providing the Shrink Wrap Perlorated Labels

\Vire Transter Intormation

Name on account and address: Florence Imports. LLC 36 \0 Dekalb Technology Parkway Suite 135 Atlanta. GA 30340

Bank: Bank of America. Georgia Ac~ollnt number: 334024036055 ABA #: 026009593

A~ll ARTIC EAST

56 CASES (56XI-I-I)


Phone # Fax#

1.888.2-10AS35 1.88S.HOA839


P.O. No.

66-0015370

Ship To


Terms

Net 30

9126/2012

Rep

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Ordered Prevo Inv... Backor... Invoiced Rate

o 8.064

Total

Payments/C redits

Balance Due

240876

Ship Date

9/2612012

Amount

OAS 3.870.72

$3.87().7:!

$2.978.43

$892.29


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Bill To

HangOver Joe's Shawn Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans. LA 70116

S.O. No.

Item Description

eM HangO... CM HangOver Joe's Shots 2 oz White plastic bottle Customer is providing the Shrink Wrap Perfbrated Labels

Wire Transter Intormation

Name on account and address: Florence Imports. LLC 36 \0 Oekalb Technology Parkway Suite 135 Atlanta. GA 303~0

Bank: Bank 0 f America. Georgia Account number: 334014036055 ABA #: 026009593

JOHN LENORE & CO

576 CASES (576X14)


Phone # Fax #

1.888.240A835 1.888.240 .... 839


P.O. No.

6022

Ship To


Terms

Net 30

9/1612012

Rep

KH

Ordered Prev.lnv... Backor... Invoiced Rate

o 13.824

Total

Payments/Credits

Balance Due

H0877

Ship Date

Amount

OA8

$6.635.51

$0.00

$6.635.52


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Bill To

HangOver Joe's Shawn Adamson 1000 Bourbon Str..:et New Orleans, LA 70116

Item

S.O. No.

Description

Processing Fl!e Labor to pertorate CANADA and AUSTRALIAN Orders I-l-U)!)O units each order

Phone # Fax#

1.888.2-l0.~S35 I.S8S.2-l0AS39

P.O. No.

Ship To

HangOver Joe's Sha\\n Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116

Terms

Net 30


lOti 6!20 I 2 2~1~:!9

Rep Ship Date

KH IO/loi2012

Ordered Prev.lnv ... Backor ... Invoiced Rate Amount

2 2.592.00 5.18-tOO

Total S5.IS-l.OO

Payments/Credits $0.00

Balance Due $5. I S-l.OO


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Private Label 1900 Beaver Ridge Cir Norcross. GA 30071

Bill To

HangOver Jo.:'s Shu\\'n Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116

S.O. No.

IH90

Item Description

Packing & H... Packing & Handling-12.28.12

By I,Vire Transfer to the following: :-.iame on account and address:

Private Label Nutraceuticals 3610 Dekalb Technology Parkway Suite 135 Atlanta. GA 303-10

Receher Bank; Regions. Bank NA-Birmingham. AL Receiver ABA: 062005690 Account !I; 01 71 26393..f

Deposits made on Sales Order are non-refundable. Please redew and inform us of any changes needed.

Phone # Fax #

1.888.2-10.-1835 1.888.2-10.-1839

P,O. No.

50035

Ship To

WEPACKIT 5700 Drake Drive Atlanta. GA 30336

Terms

Net 30


112/2013

Rep Ship Date

KH 1/2.2013

Ordered Prevo Inv... Backor... Invoiced Rate Amount

o -150.00 -150.00

Total S-I50.00

Payments/Credits SO.OO

Balance Due $-150.00


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Bill To

HangOyer Joe's Shawn Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans. LA 7{) 116

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5.0. No.

17-l90

Item Description

Packing & B... Packing & Handling-1.8.13

By Wire Transfer to the following: Name on account and address:

Prhate Label Nutraceuticals 3610 Dekalb Technology Parkway Suite 135 Atlanta. GA 30340

Recei\er Bank: Regions. Bank NA-Birmingham. AL Receiver ABA: 062005690 ;\ccount#: 0171263934

Deposits made on Sales Order are non-rellmdable. Please review and inform us orany changes needed.

Phone # Fax #

1.888.HO.-l835 1.888.240..l839

P.O. No.

50035

Ship To

WEPACKIT 5700 Drake Drive Atlanta. GA 30336

Terms

Net 30


\/\1 12013 2-B753

Rep Ship Date

KH I'll '201.3

Ordered Prev.lnv... Backor... Invoiced Rate Amount

o 250.00 250.0{)

Total $250.()O


Balance Due $251l.00


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Pri\'ate Label r ? A T


Bill To

HangOver Joe's Sha\\n Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans. LA 70116

S.O.No.

Item Description

CM- HangO... CM- HangOver Joe's Shots - 2 oz White plastic bottle Customer is providing the Shrink Wrap Labels

B) Wire T1't!:I1ster to the following: Name on account and address:

Pri\ate Label Nutraceuticals 3610 Dekalb Technology Parkway Suite 135 Atlanta. GA 303o.l0

Recch'er Bank: Regions. Bank N.-\ -Birmingham. AL Recei\'er ABA: 062005690 ,.\ccollnt :i: 01712639 3o.l

Deposits made on Sales Order are non-refimdable. Please redew and inform us of any changes needl!d.

Phone # Fax#

1.888.2.t.O.o.l835 1.888.HOA839


112112013 2H995

Ship To

P.O. No. Terms Rep Ship Date

K HARDE0I 01et 30 KH 12nOl3

Ordered Prev.lnv... Backor... Invoiced Rate Amount

o 11.508 0.-195 5.696.-16

Total S5.696.-16

Payments/Credits -S5.000.00

Balance Due $696.-16


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Pri\rate Label :< i. r ~ A i' E. '. ric A :. '3.

1900 Beaver Ridge C ir Norcross. GA 3007l

Bill To

HangOver JOe'S Sha\"n Adamson 1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116

Item

S.O. No.

Description

CM HangO... C~I- HangOver Joe's Shots - 2 oz White plastic bottle Customer is providing the Shrink Wrap Labels

By \Vire Transfer to the tollo\\>ing: Name on account and address:

Pri\ate Label Nutraceulicals 3610 Dekalb Technology Parkway Suite \35 Atlanta. GA 3()3~O

Receiver Bank: Regions. Bank \lA. Birmingham, AL Reedyer ABA: 062005690 Account #: 0171263934

Deposits made on Sales Order are non-refundable. Please review and inform us of any changes m:eded.

Phone # Fax#

1.888.2~OA835 1.888.2~OA839


1/21/2013 n3997

Ship To

P.O. No. Terms Rep Ship Date

Net 30 KH 1:21/2013

Ordered Prevo Inv... Backor... Invoiced Rate Amount

o 16.8~8 OA9S 8.339.76

Total $8.339.76


Balance Due $8.339.76


private label nutraceuticals, llc v. hangover joe's holding corporation et al doc 1-1

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