🧩 Horror Story #5 – Sued for Listing an Unsold Product
Summary:
This seller listed a single branded product on eBay almost a year ago — and never sold a single unit. Despite that, they were still named in a trademark infringement lawsuit, had their PayPal funds frozen by court order, and were hit with a $1,500 settlement demand.
All for a product that wasn’t sold, wasn’t shipped, and wasn’t even in stock anymore.
💡 The Reality of These Lawsuits
This kind of case is shockingly common. There’s no sale. No profit. No damage. Yet these sellers are still targeted — often by automated, mass-filed lawsuits known as Schedule A Defendant cases.
They’re designed to scare sellers into paying settlements before they ever understand what’s happening.
In many cases, the law firms rely on fear and default judgments — not solid evidence.
⚠️ What Sellers Often Hear:
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“Just pay the $1,500 and move on.”
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“It’ll cost more to hire a lawyer.”
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“You can’t win — it’s easier to settle.”
But what these sellers really need is understanding, not panic.
📘 Why I Wrote This Book
Stories like this are exactly why I wrote Defend Yourself from Schedule A Lawsuits.
Too many honest sellers are dragged into U.S. lawsuits for items they never even sold — and they don’t realize what rights and options they actually have.
This eBook walks you through the process — in plain English — so you can:
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Understand how Schedule A lawsuits work
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Learn what happens when a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) is issued
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Recognize default judgment warnings before it’s too late
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Respond calmly and correctly to protect your business
If you’ve ever been hit with one of these lawsuits — especially for something you never sold — you’re not alone.
The system is broken, but knowledge is power.
That’s what Defend Your Store is all about — showing small sellers how to stay informed, respond correctly, and take back control of their stores.
