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Court Dismisses All Claims Against Jason Tucker and Melissa Tucker in Arizona Litigation Involving Labor Smart, Inc., Now Known as Kultura Brands, Inc.
Court Orders End All Claims Against the Tuckers; Only Their Affirmative Claims Remain PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / February 6, 2026 / Jason Tucker and Melissa Tucker confirmed that the United States District Court for the District of Arizona has ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Court Orders End All Claims Against the Tuckers; Only Their Affirmative Claims Remain","length":85,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"PHOENIX, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / February 6, 2026 / Jason Tucker and Melissa Tucker confirmed that the United States District Court for the District of Arizona has dismissed, with prejudice, Labor Smart, Inc.'s remaining claims against them, including claims for breach of fiduciary duty and conversion, following discovery. While Labor Smart and its principals accused Jason Tucker of failing to file Labor Smart paperwork and misappropriating funds, the claims were not substantiated by any personal knowledge or documentary evidence. No claims remain pending against Jason Tucker or Melissa Tucker. The Tuckers will seek recovery of their attorneys' fees and costs relating to the dismissed claims.","length":708,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"What remains in the Arizona litigation are the Tuckers' affirmative claims against Labor Smart (now Kultura Brands, Inc.) and other third-party defendants, including Takeover Industries, Inc., Next Gen Beverages, LLC, Tom Zarro, Michael Holley, Toby McBride, and Joseph Pavlik. The Tuckers' claims against those defendants include breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent transfer, defamation, and related claims. Several matters are currently pending before the Court for decision on the evidentiary record, and the Tuckers have sought a trial on the amounts of damages owed.","length":600,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"The Tuckers issue this statement in an attempt to correct the public record, as allegations that have now been dismissed were widely repeated online. The relevant court orders and filings speak for themselves.","length":209,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"Court Order is available here: Court Order","length":42,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"About the Parties","length":17,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"Labor Smart, Inc. (now Kultura Brands, Inc.), a company quoted on OTC Markets and headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, has described itself as a diversified consumer beverage and brand platform. In public releases, the company has promoted Lock'dIn® (lockdin.com), Elevate Health & Wellness, Thirst Respon...