Dave Hester, Ex-Costa Mesa Thrift Store King, Losing Early in His Suit Against Storage Wars

Dave Hester, Ex-Costa Mesa Thrift Store King, Losing Early in His Suit Against Storage Wars

By Matt Coker Tue., Mar. 12 2013 at 5:41 PM

The A&E network and the Storage Wars production company are reportedly winning the early rounds in the lawsuit brought against them by former cast member and Costa Mesa thrift store king Dave Hester.

The ballcap-wearing hoarder known for his "YUUUP!" calls at storage locker auctions claims he was wrongfully terminated after three seasons on the popular "reality" show.

But Deadline Hollywood reports Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson today tossed out the suit's unfair business practices claim and sided with the defendants when it came to Hester and his attorneys seeking an injunction to prevent production of the show as the case is heard. That, the judge agreed, would violate the First Amendment free speech rights of A&E and Original Productions, LLC.

Johnson also demanded Hester and his lawyers provide more information on the wrongful termination claim, giving them 20 days to amend their original complaint, part of which had alleged parts of the show are fake.

See also:
A&E Response Sounds Like Network Wants to Mothball Dave Hester's Storage Wars Lawsuit
Dave Hester, ex-Costa Mesa Thrift-Store Mogul, Sues TV's "Fake" Storage Wars for Firing Him

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SimplyComplex

I find it interesting that Hester is attempting his con game by attempting to sue A&E when Hester isn't even legal himself with his license and bonding requirements for the state of California. Come on A&E...do your homework and you will be able to flush this frivolous lawsuit filed by Hester. Shame on A&E if you even give him a nuisance fee to go away!!

Ryan Mccormack

OC WEEKLY needs a show on the douche network!

calliebrat1963

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I am glad this ahole is gone from the show.He does not know how to show respect for the other cast members.

thesch

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Dave is a dumb fuck mother fucker.. saw him at the geto swap meet selling crap.. rude ass mother fucker who thinks hes the shit... fucccckkkkk himmmmm!!