Fleetwood Rejects Coleman's Statements

RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 21 -- Fleetwood Enterprises and Fleetwood Folding Trailers today announced that while they had not intended to further comment on the pending Coleman litigation, they believe it is necessary to correct The Coleman Company's press release of earlier today.

Fleetwood indicated that Coleman had taken a quote out of context and that the judge has not in fact ruled on the issues between the parties. As Fleetwood had previously announced, the judge denied both sides' requests for injunctions, including Coleman's request for an order that Fleetwood cease any further use of the Coleman name and logo. Instead, the judge ruled that the parties' rights and obligations should be resolved at a future trial.

Fleetwood confirmed that it intends to vigorously assert its claims, including its right to use the Coleman name and logo, as well as its claim that Coleman does not have the right to license other RV manufacturers to use the Coleman name. Fleetwood stated that it would take all appropriate legal action against any other RV manufacturer that may attempt to license the Coleman name until the issues between Fleetwood and Coleman are properly resolved.

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