Judge Ruling Protects Scholarships for Chelmsford's Student Athletes

Lions for the Win!

On February 20, 2025, Judge Myong J. Joun, United State District Court, District of Massachusetts, DENIED Melissa McDonald’s (a/k/a shopliongear) motion for Preliminary Injunction against the Chelmsford High School All Sports Booster Club.

Melissa McDonald was seeking financial damages and an injunction against Chelmsford High School All Sports Booster Club. McDonald’s allegations against Chelmsford High School All Sports Booster Club, included trademark infringement, unfair competition, false endorsement/false association, trademark dilution, common law trademark infringement, and intentional interference with advantageous business relations with impermissible use of a lion logo.

President of Chelmsford High School All Sports Booster Club, Jamie Campo, was shocked by her actions and dismissed her demands. “The entire community has embraced this organization’s legacy of of supporting Chelmsford High School students, the athletic department, and coaches. Our progress comes from our community's generosity, donations from local businesses, families, and perhaps the most valuable asset is an endless supply of labor, fueled by love provided by parental volunteers. The entire event was incomprehensible to me that anyone would file a lawsuit against a non profit organization whose primary goal is to enhance the future of the children in our town”.

The lawsuit will not impede upon the organization's ability to award Chelmsford High School, Class of 2025, fifteen thousand dollars in scholarships later this spring. If you know a student athlete from the Class of 2025 encourage them to apply today.

To read a public statement from Chelmsford High School All Sports Booster Club or learn more about our scholarship program please visit www.ChelmsfordBoosters.org