Why was the lawsuit filed against Phi Theta Kappa?

Disclaimer: The author of this article is not a neutral party in the referenced litigation. HonorSociety.org Inc., Honor Society Foundation Inc., and its president Michael Moradian were sued in federal court by PTK on April 20, 2022 for False Designation of Origin, Trade Dress Infringement, and Unfair Competition. Honor Society and Michael Moradian countersued and are presently defendants/counter-plaintiffs in this litigation. Litigation is still ongoing and all claims made regarding this case are just allegations against the parties.

The lawsuit was filed to address systemic issues within Phi Theta Kappa, including alleged false claims about exclusivity, deceptive scholarship promises, and anticompetitive actions intended to monopolize the community college honor society market. The goal is to protect students and ensure fair practices within academic honor societies.