EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA--(Marketwired - Jul 24, 2014) - Medient Studios, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDNT) announced today that the Company's former CEO, Manu Kumaran's application for receivership and a preliminary injunction were denied. In addition, the Court awarded attorney fees to the Company.
"We are pleased with the Court's rulings and appreciate the efforts of our attorney, Kent Robison, from the prestigious law firm of Robison, Belaustegui, Sharp and Low in his advocacy on behalf of the Company," stated Jake Shapiro, CEO of Medient Studios. Mr. Shapiro continued, "although a positive outcome was expected, it is certainly good news."
While Mr. Kumaran's applications for injunctive relief were denied in full, the underlying litigation which was not the subject of the Court's Order will proceed. The Company will vigorously defend the action and expects it to be resolved favorably.
About Medient
Medient Studios, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDNT) ('Medient') (www.medient.com) is an Effingham County, Georgia based film production company. The company has leased a 1,560 acre property for the construction of a full service film production facility.
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