CONFIRMED
Bobby Blotzer’s ‘Motion For Reconsideration’ officially denied by Judge in Ratt lawsuit
UPDATED: 10:15PM (PST)
Update: Our earlier rumored court decision has now been confirmed.
Straight from the Los Angeles Superior Court docket. Bobby Blotzer and his ‘Motion for Reconsideration’ has officially been DENIED by Judge Dean D. Pregerson.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
Case No. CV 15-07251 DDP (JCx)
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION
FOR RECONSIDERATION
[Dkts. 198, 219]
Presently before the court is Plaintiff’s Motion for
Reconsideration of this Court’s order denying Plaintiff’s motion
for summary judgment and granting Defendants’ motions for summary
judgment.
Having considered the submissions of the parties and
heard oral argument, the court denies the motion and adopts the
following Order.
(The entire court document is 13 pages long, we have scanned the last page of the document, see below)
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Hot Rumors On The Street — Big news from the Ratt camp.
Industry sources close to the (real) Ratt camp are alleging that Bobby Blotzer’s recent motion for reconsideration was denied by a Los Angeles County Judge.
The Ratt band has been in turmoil in recent years when now ‘former member’ Bobby Blotzer formed his own version of the band. In short, the band was “hijacked” according to guitarist Warren DeMartini’s lawsuit against his former bandmate.
The Los Angeles Daily News reported in their “Ratt guitarist smells a rat, sues drummer over tribute band naming” article. “This case arises from the drummer of the rock band Ratt trying to take over the band and pawn himself and a cast of subordinates off as the genuine article,” lawyers for plaintiff Warren “Torch” DeMartini state in the lawsuit filed against Bobby Blotzer in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The Daily News article added: “In essence, Blotzer wants to hijack the name and tour under the name Ratt,” the suit states. “Defendant Blozter intends to fool Ratt’s fans by touring with himself, a drummer, and a group of imposters calling themselves Ratt.”
The on-going legal battles have been much publicized in recent years. And there have been multiple related lawsuits.
The band’s bassist and co-lead vocalist Juan Croucier defeated Blotzer in court over a Ratt trademark infringement suit.
Sleazroxx reported about the WBS., INC. Vs: Croucier case writing: A decision from the United States District Court, in C.D. California was rendered on November 8, 2016 with respect to WBS, INC. v. CROUCIER (the “Decision”). The Decision provides a lot of background information on what took place and led to the formation of WBS, Inc. as well as what led to the various disputes between Blotzer and Croucier as well as Blotzer and DeMartini.
The full (public) legal documents from the WBS., INC. Vs: Croucier case are all available right HERE.
The sources have reported to Metal Sludge directly late today (February 3rd 2017) that the case is done and over. And Blotzer’s recent attempt to continue his battle has been 100% denied by a Judge.
As of press time there are no statements from any of the official band members, or on anyone’s site.
Stay tuned for more news and official news from the world of Ratt!
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Wikipedia: The self-titled independent EP was well-received and brought the band to the attention of Atlantic Records which signed them. Ratt immediately started writing and recording their first full-length album. Out of the Cellar was released in March 1984 and was praised by both fans and critics. Pearcy’s raspy yet bluesy vocals melded well with the pyrotechnic guitar playing of twin leads Crosby and DeMartini, combining the then-prevalent Van Halen and Aerosmith-influenced bravado elements with the then-novel muted, staccato guitar-picking style of Judas Priest. Tawny Kitaen, high school sweetheart of Crosby, who’d graced the cover of the band’s EP from the previous year, agreed to appear on the cover of their debut full-length album. She also appeared in their video for “Back for More” as the girl in the 1950s skirt at the jukebox.
The album scored much radio and MTV play with songs like “Round and Round” (which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart), “Wanted Man“, “Back for More”, and “Lack of Communication“. Their music videos exposed them to an excited teen audience first tuning into the then fledgling MTV cable network.Milton Berle‘s guest appearance, dressed in his Uncle Miltie drag character, in the video for “Round and Round” helped draw even more attention to the band.
Out of the Cellar became a commercial success, going platinum many times over in the United States, as well as making Ratt stars at home and in the Far East. The album release was capped off by a successful world tour that saw the band sell out stadiums and arenas worldwide, sharing the stage with such acts as Billy Squier, Ozzy Osbourne, Blackfoot, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister and Lita Ford. Out of the Cellar is today widely regarded as the band’s best work and a definitive moment in 80s heavy metal, while “Round and Round” scored at No. 61 on VH1‘s Greatest Hard Rock Songs Show.
