Summary
For those unaware,Cryptozoowas launched in September 2021 and promoted by Logan Paul as a revolutionary crypto-game where users could buy, hatch, and breed NFT animals to earn returns. However,Coffeezilla’s investigative videos claim that the project was largely abandonedsoon after its launch, with critical features being non-functional and significant investor losses reported. He also exposed internal conflicts among theCryptozooteam, leading to major financial gains for some at the expense of the coin’s value. Paul initially responded defensively, blaming co-founders and threatening legal action against Coffeezilla, but later issued an apology, admitting his initial response was rash.
Logan Paul Sues Coffeezilla for Defamation Over CryptoZoo
It is now reported that Logan Paul has filed a defamationlawsuitagainst Coffeezilla in a San Antonio, Texas District Court. The lawsuit alleges that Coffeezilla, who describes himself as an investigative journalist but lacks formal journalism training or a private investigator’s license, maliciously published false statements accusing Paul of running a scam with the blockchain projectCryptoZoo. Paul claims that Coffeezilla deliberately left out information that would have demonstrated his genuine efforts to ensure the success ofCryptoZoo, aiming instead to boost his own profile and increase his audience and income.Logan Paul also mentioned that he was deceived by several trustedadvisers who turned out to be con men.
The suit also states that, initially,Paul was willing to move on and introduced a “buyback program” to compensateCryptoZooNFT holders with over $1 million. However, he decided to take legal action after Coffeezilla continued to publish defamatory videos and social media posts in 2023 and 2024, further alleging thatCryptoZoowas a scam orchestrated by Paul. The lawsuit seeks $75,000 in compensatory damages for the significant harm to Paul’s brand, reputation, and mental health caused by these accusations.
“Paul brings this defamation suit to hold Findeisen accountable for his actions and to hold him liable for the immense harm that he has caused to Paul’s reputation through the intentional and reckless dissemination of defamatory falsehoods.”
While it remains to be seen how this dispute will be settled, it is notable that Coffeezilla has yet to issue a statement regarding the lawsuit. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that this is not the first time Logan Paul has taken legal action; back in 2022,he announced intentions to sue Floyd Mayweatherfor millions of dollars.
