Strong Arm Productions, et al. v. Celsius, et al.
Trial
01/11/23 – 01/18/23
Summary
In this breach of contract trial, rapper Flo Rida, legally Tramar Dillard, claims that Celsius Holdings, Inc., breached a contract that allowed him to receive stock as a reward for achieving sales goals. The two sides contest language in the 2014 contract as to what constituted a "unit" for sales purposes and whether the 2016 contract included the same benchmarks.
Representatives for Dillard assert that "units" include individual sticks of the energy drink Celsius, as these are essential to gaining new customers. Additionally, Dillard argues that the 2016 agreement was a renewal, extending the 2014 agreement.
Defendant Celsius claims "units" were understood as boxes and cans of merchandise, not individual servings. Attorneys for Celsius insist the 2016 agreement did not have language indicating that it extended the 2014 stock benchmarks.
Outcome
Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $82,640,450.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $82,640,450
- Judge
- David Haimes
- Jurisdiction
- 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Judicial Complex
- Case Number
- CACE21008997
- Industry
- Practice Area
- Business Organizations
- Expert Witnesses
Sessions
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:09:44 | Opening Statement | Uustal, John | |||
| 00:57:29 | Opening Statement | Plasencia, Rebecca | |||
| 01:27:16 | Witness Direct Examination | David, Gerry | Video Recording | ||
| 01:37:25 | End of Session |
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.