Texas Court of Appeals Confirms BrandFX Body Company’s $2.1 Million Dollar Judgment against Astoria Industries of Iowa
Fort Worth, Texas (April 9, 2010) The Court of Appeals from the second District of Texas has confirmed the $2.1 million dollar judgment in favor of BrandFX Body Company over Astoria Industries of Iowa. The court confirmed Astoria was libel for damages from trade dress infringement, common law misappropriation, and false advertising. Astoria was also ordered to pay all legal costs associated with their appeal.
BrandFX Body Company is the largest producer of advanced composite utility bodies in the world with over one million square feet of manufacturing space and more than 300 employees. Founded by Susie Finley in 1993, the company has developed advanced composite truck equipment that sets the standard for durable construction and utility truck bodies. Under Susie’s guidance, the company grew from a fiberglass Line Body producer to the leading manufacturer of advanced Composite Service Bodies, Fire Suppression Vehicles, Inserts and Toppers.
