Dustin Mitchell, who states he was the former V.P. of North American Sales Development, has filed a petition for order of protection against Michael Hansen, CEO of DubLi. The judge granted and signed the request today.
The order demands Michael Hansen maintain a distance of at least 5,000 feet from Dustin Mitchell as well as any contact via email, web, or telephone. A demand for reimbursement for medical and legal expenses was also entered into the filing.
Stalking petition was filed for: stalking, coercion, harassment, and threatening acts. The restraining order is also the first step in filing an injuctive relief that could possiby prevent Michael Hansen (a non-US resident) from conducting business in the continental U.S.
A source shares that this is the beginning of many more steps that will be taken against Michael Hansen and DubLi regarding operations of the company. The restraining order is in effect in St. Louis, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Boca Raton. DubLi has an operating office in Florida but Michael Hansen maintains a residence in Europe and Dubai.
No additional information is available at this time on reaction from DubLi or Michael Hansen to the filing.