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Some updates on the MLW vs. WWE lawsuit.
The court had approved the parameters of discovery, specifically for what can be utilized and pulled from WWE email servers and digital records.
Live Nation Entertainment, which handles the booking of a number of major venues filed an objection with the United States District Court in California on 8/7 after MLW sent them legal letters requesting the following:
"All documents relating to: a) The negotiation of exclusivity provisions in contracts and contract amendments with WWE concerning the booking of any Live Nation Venue; b) WWE’s request for exclusivity in the booking of, or attempt to book, any Live Nation Venue for events; and c) Communications with WWE concerning third parties’ or Competitors’ booking of, or attempt to book, any Live Nation Venue for events."
"All documents relating to requests by WWE that you cancel, refuse to book, or refuse to promote non-WWE events, including events of Competitors, held at any Live Nation Venue, including but not limited to documents relating to: a) Threats by WWE that retaliatory actions would be taken if you allowed non-WWE events, including events of Competitors, to be booked or to take place at any Live Nation Venue; and b) Any provision in any agreement with WWE that prohibits, hinders, or limits you from booking or promoting events with Competitors, including but not limited to provisions that prevent you from booking or promoting any Competitor’s events within a certain time period before or after a WWE event held at any Live Nation Venue."
"All documents relating to the Action, including but not limited to communications with third parties relating to any subpoena issued seeking evidence or testimony relevant to the Action"
Live Nation argued to the court that MLW's request was "overbroad, and therefore unreasonable and oppressive, as there is no limitation as to time. This request is vague as to the term “exclusivity”. Live Nation Entertainment Inc further objects that this request calls for disclosure of privileged information, including confidential information."
Live Nation also noted that MLW's request "references activity back to 2001, which implies plaintiff is seeking 22 years of records, which is clearly unduly burdensome."
They also stated that since they are not a party to the case, they are "not aware of what subpoenas have been issued in the action, and would have to speculate to determine what documents relate to the Action."
The court has not yet ruled on Live Nation's objections.
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