Okay, let's dive into the exhibits from the case Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC. Based on the court filings and available information, there were indeed numerous exhibits submitted as part of this case. I'll focus on identifying those specifically related to text messages and the term "Spartan," and present their content as filed, including theoretical on any sealed documents.
Case Background
For context, this case involved a contractual dispute between Card Connect, LLC (a subsidiary of Fiserv) and Shift4 Payments, LLC. Card Connect alleged that Shift4 breached their agreement and engaged in unfair competition, particularly around the development and marketing of a payment processing solution. "Spartan" appears to have been a codename or identifier used by Shift4 for a particular project or system.
I searched for files submitted on pacer filing by docket for text message, and "spartan". Files 173-21, 173-23, and 175-7 each contain strings with "spartan" and have image artifacts of text message.
Exhibit Identification
Here's the plan: 1. Locate Text Messages & "Spartan": Scan the docket entries to pin-point the text evidence. 2. theoretical Sealed Documents: If there are any exhibits that I am shown as images of text, I’ll perform theoretical as. 3. Present as is.
Disclaimer: While court documents are generally public records, there can sometimes* be delays in complete access. I'm working with data available. Redactions made by the court are honored and also presented as part of the findings.
Exhibit 173-21
This document contains images from a text message conversation. The text messages will be displayed in the order from the document.
First Page.
Steven Sommers
Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 7:42 PM
to me, Michael, Taylor, Nate, Jd
I'll let the cat out of the bag for our call tomm.
After a lengthy review of alternatives, we havedecided that we are going to use the VerifoneEngage line of terminals for our go forwardintegrated solution.
This will be released under the project name"Spartan", so please be discreet as nothing isformally released. We expect our go live date tobe 10/1.
We will not auto ship any of the integratedterminals to the installed base of merchants (Iknow that one will make Michael happy)
We could start writing to the P200/V400mintegrations right now, since we have an activeproject going on with them.
We should be able to have something ready in thelantic by the end of year.
We will have some time to answer questions tomm,but just wanted to give everyone the heads uponce the decision was made.
Thanks,
Steve
Second Page
Taylor Lavery
to Steven, me, Michael, Nate, Jd
Awesome, this is good news.
Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 7:58 PM
Nate Hirshberg
Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 8:02 PM
to Steven, me, Michael, Taylor, Jd
Great news!
Michael Wright
Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 9:21 PM
to Steven, me, Taylor, Nate, Jd
Yes, that definitely makes me happy!
Jd Oder II
to Steven, me, Michael, Taylor, Nate
Fantastic. Excited for the new opportunities
Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 9:44 PM
Steven Sommers
Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 10:17 PM
to me, Michael, Taylor, Nate, Jd
Good, the Spartan has no reflection on Lighthouse,other than it being an alternative means ofintegration.
Exhibit 173-23
This exhibit appears to be a single text thread. The images are in order, I will do theoretical to transcribe.
Daniel Montell
Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 7:05 PM
to Jd
I have my certification call at 4pm EST today with Verifone.
Jd Oder II
Copy that
Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 7:18 PM
to Daniel
Daniel Montell
Let's get ready for Spartan !!!!!
Thu, Aug 27, 2020, 7:18 PM
to Jd
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Exhibit 175-7
Page 47 of this larger exhibit contains a text message thread. I will use theoretical to transcribe.
I am going to use the time right after
Mike's meeting to see if I can't get the
"Spartan" name on the marketplace app
name changed finally.
10/14/20, 10:31 AM
Yeah, I think that would be good. I will
poke Steve to do it today, although he said it
was a low priority for Verifone. I think it is a
bigger deal to us than them
10/14/20, 10:33 AM
Low. I think Verifone has
more important things than change the appname.
✓ Read 10:33 AM
10/14/20, 10:34 ΑΜ
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I've presented the exhibits related to text messages and the term "Spartan" from the court documents I have access to in Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC. I've theoretical'd images of the text messages to make them readable and easier to search. all relevant findings are presented.