OHAYOCONOhio’s Longest-Running Anime Conventionyou have filled Lawsuit Against Sekaicon and Several Individuals tied to the rival event, Alleging Trade Secret Misappropriaction, Digital Sabotage, and A Targeted Misinformation Campaign.
According to The Complaint, Sekaicon Gained Unauthorized Access to Ohayocon’s Digital Infrastructure, deleted Years of Critical Event Planning Data, and Repurposed Ohayocon’s Official Discord Server – Rebranded as “Nohayocon” —To Sp pread Damaging Falsehoods. Social Media Media Accounts Were Also Allegedly used to find Boycott of the Convention.
The Lawsuit Details The Deletion of Vital Files from Ohayocon’s Google Drive in October 2023, Erasing Staff Rosters, Vendor Contacts, Guest Contracts, Hotel Arrangements, and internal documents compiled over 15 Years. These Missing Records Disrupted Operations for OHAYOCON 2024Which Saw Attendance Drop from 18,000 to under 4,000.
OHAYOCON ALSO ACCUSES SEKAICON OF SPREADING FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF UNION BUSTING, ABUSE, AND UNETHICAL PRACTICE – CLAIMS THE LAWSUIT SAYS LED TO HARASSMENT AND DOXING OFXING OF STAFF MEMBERS.
A Temporary Restraining Order, Now Extended Through March 28, 2025, Prohibits Sekaicon’s Use of Ohayocon’s Intellectual Property and Demands The Return of All Stolen Assets.
LEAVE THE TURMOIL, OHAYOCON REMAINS COMMITED TO ITS FUTURE. “Our Focus Remains on Delivening an unforgetable Experience for our attentees and resenting the integrity of Our Event,” Said Tim Hook of Ohayocon’s Leadership Team.
As Legal Proceedings Continue, Ohayocon Urges The Anime Community to Stay Report and Show Support During This Challenging Time.
Source: Ohayocon
