Fansites From Hell: Heel, Marsteller!

Case: D2002-1012

Domain(s): bursonmarsteller.com

Complainant: Burson-Marsteller, LLC

Respondent: Dexter Smith

The Defense:

Respondent owns a dog named "Burson," named after the New York City artist Nancy Burson. Respondent's wife also owns two dogs, one named "Westinghouse" and the second named "Marsteller." The source of the "Marsteller" name is not explained. The domain name at issue was registered with the intention to create a Web site displaying photos of the three dogs previously noted.