0320x180R: 0 / I: 0
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR RENTON COUNTY
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Phillip Burnell, Plaintiff,
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Soyjak.Party, Defendant.
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Case No.: 1651
COMPLAINT FOR DEFAMATION, INVASION OF PRIVACY, INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, AND REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
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I. PARTIES
1. Plaintiff: Phillip Burnell, an individual residing at The Snortfort in Renton Washington, and a well-known internet personality and content creator operating under the name "DarkSydePhil."
2. Defendant: Soyjak.Party, a website operated by Froot, operating through the internet at the domain "soyjak.party."
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II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3. Jurisdiction is proper in this court under RCW because the defendant operates in the State of Washington and the acts complained of occurred in this state.
4. Venue is proper in this county under RCW because the plaintiff resides here and/or the defendant conducts business in this county.
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III. FACTS OF THE CASE
5. Phillip Burnell is a public figure in the online gaming community, known for his streaming and gaming content.
6. Soyjak.Party is an internet discussion board where users frequently post content related to various topics, including public figures like Mr. Burnell.
7. Over the past 2 weeks, users on Soyjak.Party have engaged in posting false, defamatory statements about Mr. Burnell, shared his private information without consent, and orchestrated harassment campaigns that interfere with his business and personal life.
8. Despite multiple requests, Soyjak.Party has failed to take adequate action to remove the harmful content or to prevent further abuses, directly causing Mr. Burnell emotional and economic harm.
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IV. CAUSES OF ACTION
Count I: Defamation
9. Defendants published false statements about the plaintiff that have harmed the plaintiff's reputation.
Count II: Invasion of Privacy
10. Defendants have unlawfully disseminated private information about the plaintiff without his consent.
Count III: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
11. Defendants’ actions were extreme and outrageous, intentionally or recklessly causing severe emotional distress to the plaintiff.
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V. RELIEF SOUGHT
12. Injunctive Relief: An order requiring the defendant to remove all defamatory, invasive, and harmful content related to the plaintiff and to implement preventive measures against future abuses.
13. Monetary Damages: Compensation for emotional distress, damage to reputation, and financial losses incurred as a result of the defendant's actions.
14. Punitive Damages: In light of the willful and malicious nature of the defendant's conduct, punitive damages to deter similar conduct in the future.
15. Attorney's Fees and Costs: Costs of this action and reasonable attorney's fees pursuant to RCW
16. Such Other and Further Relief: As the court deems just and proper.
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VI. JURY DEMAND
17. Plaintiff demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.
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DATED this 6th of August, 2024.
Phillip Burnell
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this 6th of August, 2024, I served a copy of this Complaint on the defendant, Soyjak.Party, via the internet.
Phillip Burnell