BOBBY BLOTZER On RATT Legal Dispute: 'This Is Definitely Not Over'

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Drummer Bobby Blotzer has made his first public comments since a judge denied his request for reconsideration in connection with his legal dispute with the other three members of RATT's classic lineup over the rights to the band's name. Back in November, a California judge ruled against Blotzer with respect to whether bassist Juan Croucier had committed trademark infringement by using the RATT name and logo to advertise his band RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER in the fall of 2015. The judge furthermore decided that the corporation WBS, Inc. — of which Blotzer and guitarist Warren DeMartini were thought to be the sole shareholders — did not have ownership interest in the RATT marks and that the name and brand was still owned by the members who were part of the original RATT partnership agreement. In addition to claiming to have expelled Blotzer from the partnership following the November court ruling, DeMartini, Croucier and singer Stephen Pearcy said that Blotzer could now only refer to himself as a "former member of RATT," as per the partnership agreement. Blotzer's attorney later filed a request for reconsideration, and a hearing was held on January 23 in a downtown Los Angeles federal courtroom at which point the judge took the matter under submission. Less than two weeks later — on February 3 — U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson issued an order denying Blotzer's request. The RATT version featuring Pearcy, DeMartini, Croucier and later-period RATT guitarist Carlos Cavazo (ex-QUIET RIOT) made its first official return to the stage this past Saturday, February 11 at the Treasure Island Resort Casino in Welch, Minnesota. Earlier today, Blotzer posted the following message on Facebook: "Hey Rattlers: Just a small bit of info regarding the three bland mice show over the weekend and where things stand on the legal side. "Thing look a lot worse than you think. If those lying thieves or anyone not privy to this knows whats going on, it sure as fk ain't over. It it were, where's the judgement? "PREDICTION: Injunction granted W.B.S. Inc RATT on tour all year. "Can't give it all but, I can say with a true tongue, this is definitely not over. Very good surprises coming. "I saw a video of a couple of songs. Groundhog day. "SOS, Snoor, The Crypt Keeper Pearcy and his 15 year old stage garb, "UGHHHH "Puking "Newz soon. FAHQ "WSJC "BB" A completely different version of RATT — led by Blotzer and featuring a revolving door of members — has been hitting stages across the country since the fall of 2015. Blotzer's most recent lineup of RATT included singer Josh Alan alongside guitarists Mitch Perry (TALAS, HEAVEN, STEELER, MSG, LITA FORD) and Stacey Blades (L.A. GUNS) and bassist Brad Lang (Y&T).

Thank you Stephy Hayward for this great pic..... Hey Rattlers: Just a small bit of info regarding the three bland mice...

Posted by RATT on Monday, February 13, 2017​

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