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Popular social media chiropractor ‘Dr. Mike' sues Therabody for allegedly ripping off his designs
A chiropractor with nearly 4 million social media followers is accusing the high-end wellness technology company Therabody of ripping off his designs for specialized tips that attach to its pricey massage guns.
Therabody took credit for the thumb- and wedge-shaped tips invented by Dr. Michael Wasilisin — known to followers of his MoveU brand as 'Dr. Mike' — and began selling them as attachments for its popular, $650 Theraguns, Wasilisin alleges in a suit filed in Los Angeles federal court Tuesday.
The company's founder, Jason Wersland, had promised to credit and compensate Wasilisin for the roughly $25 attachments during a meeting in August 2017 – then reneged, according to court documents.
3 Dr. Michael Wasilisin claims he invented the thumb- and wedge-shaped massager tips now sold by Therabody.
Obtained by the New York Post
3 Therabody's popular Theraguns run up to $650.
'I expected the compensation would be significant, because my attachments are in most homes, gyms, retail stores, and sports clinics in America. The deal with Jason was tied to their success – more value, more pay,' Wasilisin, who is seeking unspecified damages, told The Post.
A Therabody spokesperson said the company intends to 'vigorously defend' itself against the lawsuit's allegations, which they believe are 'without merit.'
3 Wasilisin, known to followers of his MoveU brand as 'Dr. Mike,' is seeking unspecified damages against Therabody.
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