The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a $150 million lawsuit filed by a Nigerian entrepreneur against Google LLC and GoDaddy.com LLC.
The case involves claims of breach of contract and wrongful deactivation of an online business platform.
The plaintiff alleges that his domain, YouTubeAudio.com, was deactivated by GoDaddy and removed from the Google Play Store by Google, despite years of investment in branding and marketing.
He is seeking damages for lost revenue, brand value, and the cost of establishing a new platform.
Google has challenged the claims, maintaining that the domain name infringes on its registered trademark. The company has also filed a counterclaim for damages.
The court adjourned the matter to allow for further legal proceedings, including cross-examination and submission of additional evidence. The case will continue at the next scheduled hearing.
