The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association along with the Blue Shield of California have lodged a trademark infringement suit against Lorene Hackett, a woman living in Southern California. Hackett is accused not only of this, but also of the alleged incorporation of notable entities such as Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson and a benefits administrator.
Reportedly, this deceitful conduct started early in the year, with the first fake filings concerning the California Secretary of State appearing in January. It has been suggested that such falsification could lead to a redirection of mail, payments, and confidential information.
The legal documents submitted in the Nothern District of California point out that the presumably fraudulent Blue Shield of California and Hackett, its only shareholder, were incorporated with the California Secretary of State’s office on February 17th. The lawsuit highlights that Hackett’s filing was part of a series of new corporations using either identcal or almost identical names to long-standing entities.
By engaging in such fraudulent behavior, the accused not only jeopardizes the reputation of legitimate organizations, but also puts the general public at risk, as unsuspecting victims of scams may unknowingly divulge sensitive information or make unwarranted payments.
Legal actions like the one initiated by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and Blue Shield of California are crucial in ensuring that individuals or entities engaging in such deceitful practices are held accountable. Moreover, they also serve to alert the public of such scams, thus promoting a safer environment for business and personal transactions.