In an underlying suit, four interrelated limited liability companies were at each others throats over a conflict of interest business deal.
The companies were as follows: Virsenet, ShipCom, Global Whiteband HF Net (Global), and US HF Cellular Communications (USHFCC). Virsenet owned USHFCC in its entirety. USHFCC owned 80% of ShipCom.
All four were operated out of Laguna Beach and shared the same office manager.
ShipCom operated a maritime communications network and had obtained a waiver that allowed ShipCom exclusivity to this tech.
But, ShipComs owners discovered USHFCC was making plans to exploit the waiver and exclude ShipCom from potential profits.
ShipComs owners filed suit.