SECAUCUS AND BEYOND — Exxxotica, an erotic trade show, settled a lawsuit with the town of Secaucus on Tuesday that originated from the abrupt cancelation of the show in 2008. At that time, the town suddenly filed suit to ban the convention based on a town ordinance about nudity and alcohol. The show had been scheduled for the Meadowlands Exposition Center. Exxxotica sued the town in 2010. The company was never refunded the $32,500 from Hartz Mountain Development Corp., owners of the Expo Center, but in the settlement, they received an undisclosed amount from the town, according to published reports.
In its federal complaint, Exxxotica sought punitive damages for breach of contract, breach of good faith, interference with a contractual relationship, and negligent, fraudulent, and intentional misrepresentations.
By entering into settlement, Exxxotica and the Town of Secaucus did not admit to any liability or to any wrongdoing or to any violations. According to articles, Exxxotica continues to peruse claims against the Meadowlands Convention Center’s owners, Hartz Mountain and a management company.