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Student Faces $100K Judgment Over Grumpy Cat T-Shirt

4/26/2025

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Alda Curtis, a 63-year-old student from Sydney, is battling a staggering US$100,000 default judgment for selling a T-shirt that echoes the likeness of Grumpy Cat. Despite her modest earnings, Grumpy Cat Ltd fiercely defends its trademark, launching over 200 lawsuits. Now, Curtis is not only fighting the judgment but also grappling with unexpected PayPal deductions.

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Alda Curtis, a 63-year-old student from Sydney, is battling a staggering US$100,000 default judgment for selling a T-shirt that echoes the likeness of Grumpy Cat. Despite her modest earnings, Grumpy Cat Ltd fiercely defends its trademark, launching over 200 lawsuits. Now, Curtis is not only fighting the judgment but also grappling with unexpected PayPal deductions.