In June 1998, Interscope Records and Death Row moved to voluntarily dismiss their actions against Mrs. Tucker. In the instant action, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker claim that Defendants used these two allegedly meritless lawsuits brought against Mrs. Tucker to harass, intimidate, and embarrass her, and to stop her anti-gangsta rap crusade. A majority of the allegations in the complaint assert that the California suits were frivolous and brought for an improper purpose. Plaintiffs also claim that they were victimized by the California actions through the use of abusive discovery. Plaintiffs further allege that after instituting their lawsuits, Interscope Records and Death Row hired a private investigation firm to investigate the Tuckers for the purpose of intimidating and embarrassing them.
Plaintiffs are citizens of Pennsylvania.
Defendant Interscope Records is a partnership with its principal place of business located within the Central District of California. Death Row Records and IRI are corporations with their principal place of business located within the Central District of California. Paul, Hastings is a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of California and maintains an office within the Central District of California. Mr. Ortner, a member of Paul, Hastings, maintains his residence within the state of New York. Mr. Ortner's place of business, Paul, Hastings' New York office, is also located within the state of New York.