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Litigation

Oct. 18, 2014

Ferrari enthusiasts sue company, Facebook over fan pages

A pair of Ferrari enthusiasts have sued the auto company and Facebook Inc., claiming the manufacturer and social networking company illegally seized control of two fan pages that have amassed more than 11 million fans.


By Saul Sugarman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A pair of Ferrari enthusiasts have sued the auto company and Facebook Inc., claiming the manufacturer and social network illegally seized control of two pages that have amassed more than 11 million fans.


The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Mateo County Superior Court, deals with a relatively untested question: Does the supplier have the rights to control any webpage that is dedicated to promoting its c...

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