Shelby vs. Wilhelm

FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS JURY VERDICT THAT SHELBY BREACHED LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH WILHELM MOTOR WORKS

WOODLAND HILLS, CA – May 22, 2007 – Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. received a setback in its ongoing lawsuit against Jon Wilhelm and Wilhelm Motor Works, when a federal court judge recently upheld the jury verdict of last January that Shelby breached its licensing agreement with Wilhelm. The same jury had also found that Shelby breached the covenant of good faith and fair dealing concerning its contractual dealings with Wilhelm. Shelby had attempted to overturn the jury’s verdict, arguing that Jon Wilhelm had tried to find a work-around after Shelby’s breach, thereby negating Shelby’s egregious behavior. The Quintana Law Group, attorneys for Wilhelm, argued that no legal or factual basis existed on the record to upset the jury’s verdict as to Shelby’s breach of contract. The federal judge ruled in Wilhelm’s favor.

The Shelby vs. Wilhelm case went to trial last January. The case involved a license agreement given to Wilhelm by Shelby to convert an unlimited number of Ford Mustangs, bearing the Shelby name and marks (G.T.350C, G.T.500C, G.T.350CR, G.T.500CR – for convertibles and retractable hardtop Mustangs) along with associated products and memorabilia. Five causes of actions went to the jury, which returned a verdict on January 30, 2007. Wilhelm prevailed against Shelby on his claim that Shelby breached the licensing agreement and breach the implied covenant of fair dealing concerning the agreement. Wilhelm also defeated Shelby’s invasion of privacy claim. While the jury found Wilhelm infringed on Shelby trademarks, Wilhelm is determined to reexamine that issue on appeal. “We are please that the federal judge upheld the jury’s verdict that Shelby breached its licensing agreement with my company”, says Jon Wilhelm, President of Wilhelm Motor Works, “and we look forward to further challenges at the appellate level.” Wilhelm’s team of attorneys from the Quintana Law Group of Woodland Hills, CA consisted of Andres Quintana, John Houkum, and Daniel Taylor. “I couldn’t be more pleased with my attorneys”, said Wilhelm, “We faced and overcame several adversities during the course of this litigation. My team did a great job.”

About Wilhelm Motor Works Wilhelm Motor Works was founded to restore and build premium classic cars, including several variations of the G.T. Mustangs, for an exclusive clientele. Expert in all aspects of fabrication, restoration, design and development, the Company’s team founded and created the continuation Mustang program, capturing worldwide attention and awards at prestigious auto shows and races. The Wilhelm Motor Works team of craftspeople fulfills the dreams of discerning collectors and enthusiasts at its West Coast facility. Wilhelm is currently working on retractable hardtop Mustangs as his own design. Additional information about Wilhelm Motor Works, products, services, and memorabilia is available at www.WilhelmMotorWorks.com.

About the Quintana Law Group, APC The Quintana Law Group is a versatile, civil litigation firm representing diverse clients in local and multi-jurisdictional litigation and other high-stakes disputes. The firm specializes in intellectual property matters. For more information, please refer to www.QLGLaw.com.