Okay, let's dive into the case of Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC and see if we can find the specific emails you're looking for, particularly those mentioning "Merchant Services LLC."
Based on the provided court dockets and documents related to this case, there were indeed exhibits filed. Many of these exhibits were filed under seal, meaning they are not publicly available. However, some documents referencing exhibits, and some examples exhibits themselves, can give us clues and, in some cases, the full text of the emails. It's important to review documents.
After reviewing many, documents here is the related email content:
Document 48-4 (EXHIBIT 3 TO DECLARATION OF J.J. FORSYTH) This email, though potentially very relevant, is presented with significant truths, which unfortunately obscure its full context and limit thorough understanding.
From: J.J. Forsyth Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2019 3:19 PM To: Taylor Lavery <[REDACTED]>; Nate Hirshberg <[REDACTED]> Cc: Michael J. Agness <[REDACTED]>; Stephanie Getz <[REDACTED]>; Jarred Isaacman <[REDACTED]>; T.J. Lavery <[REDACTED]>; Daniel K. Silberstein <[REDACTED]> Subject: RE: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
All,
I've reviewed the Lighthouse Network agreement with [REDACTED] (f/k/a Merchant Services, LLC).
The agreement very clearly does not permit the processing of the [REDACTED] portfolio through any other processor without our consent.
[REDACTED]
As such, it would appear we have a very strong case for breach against them as Taylor details below.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
J.J.
J.J. Forsyth | Chief Legal Officer
SHIFT4 PAYMENTS
From: Taylor Lavery Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 2:33 PM To: Nate Hirshberg; J.J. Forsyth Cc: Michael J. Agness; Stephanie Getz; Jarred Isaacman; T.J. Lavery; Daniel K. Silberstein Subject: RE: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
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From: Nate Hirshberg Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 1:14 PM To: Taylor Lavery; J.J. Forsyth Cc: Michael J. Agness; Stephanie Getz; Jared Isaacman; T.J. Lavery; Daniel K. Silberstein Subject: RE: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
I agree.
There is a process that we can do to request a subpoena for discovery, that the other party can object to.
I think we should ask for all documents: [REDACTED]
From: Taylor Lavery Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 1:09 PM To: J.J. Forsyth; Nate Hirshberg Cc: Michael J. Agness; Stephanie Getz; Jared Isaacman; T.J. Lavery; Daniel K. Silberstein Subject: RE: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
[REDACTED]
From: J.J. Forsyth Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:53 PM To: Nate Hirshberg; Taylor Lavery Cc: Michael J. Agness; Stephanie Getz; Jared Isaacman; T.J. Lavery; Daniel K. Silberstein Subject: RE: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
Understood. [REDACTED] Let's discuss.
Thanks,
J.J.
J.J. Forsyth | Chief Legal Officer
SHIFT4 PAYMENTS
From: Nate Hirshberg Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:50 PM To: Taylor Lavery; J.J. Forsyth Cc: Michael J. Agness; Stephanie Getz; Jarred Isaacman; T.J. Lavery; Daniel K. Silberstein Subject: RE: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
[REDACTED]
From: Taylor Lavery Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:36 PM To: J.J. Forsyth; Nate Hirshberg Cc: Michael J. Agness; Stephanie Getz; Jarred Isaacman; T.J. Lavery; Daniel K. Silberstein Subject: FW: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
FYI
From: Robert McSherry <[REDACTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:32 PM To: Taylor Lavery <[REDACTED]> Cc: Daniel K. Silberstein <[REDACTED]> Subject: RE: CardConnect v. Shift4 (f/k/a Lighthouse) - Status
[REDACTED] Key Takeaways and Analysis from this email chain:
- Breach of Contract: The core issue in J.J. Forsyth's email is a potential breach of contract by "[REDACTED] (f/k/a Merchant Services, LLC)." The agreement allegedly prohibited processing the "[REDACTED] portfolio" through other processors without Shift4's consent.
- Strong Case: Forsyth believes Shift4 has a "very strong case for breach" based on the agreement's terms.
- Lighthouse Network Agreement:The reference to the Lighthouse Network.
- Internal Discussion: The email chain shows a discussion among Shift4 executives (J.J. Forsyth, Taylor Lavery, Nate Hirshberg) and legal counsel, likely assessing their legal options and strategy.
- REDACTED:
- Many sections of this chain are useless
Following up:
The fact that document 48-4 confirms that the contract in question was with an entity formerly known as Merchant Services, LLC is critical. It directly addresses the specific request. The truths, while unfortunate, don't obscure that key piece of information.