Description
Class action suit against Shaquille O’Neal, alleging his promotion of Astrals Project NFT violated securities laws by marketing unregistered digital assets.
Legal Significance
O'Neal's argument that his NFT was intended for gamers, not investors, was not persuasive enough to convince the court to dismiss the claim.
Status
Motion to Dismiss
Case No.
1:23-cv-21912
Date Filed
May 23, 2023
Plaintiff
Daniel Harper
Defendant
Shaquille O'Neal
Court
USDC Southern District of Florida Miami Division
Plaintiff Counsel
The Moskowitz Law FirmMark Migdal & Hayden
Defendant Counsel
Fowler White BurnettBrown Rudnick LLP
Major Filings
Notice of Joinder to O’Neal’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Astrals’ Entities
November 16, 2023
Response to Harper’s Supplemental Authority Regarding O’Neal’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint
March 15, 2024
Notice of Filing Supplemental Authority in Support of Harper’s Response in Opposition to O’Neal’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint
March 21, 2024
Response to Harper’s Supplemental Authority Regarding O’Neal’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint
March 22, 2024
Response to Harper’s Notice of Filing Supplemental Authority in Support of Response in Opposition to O’Neal’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by O’Neal
April 2, 2024
Response in Opposition to Supplemental Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by All Defendants
May 13, 2024
Notice of Filing Supplemental Authority in Support of Harper’s Response in Opposition to O’Neal’s Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint
May 29, 2024
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