Former CEO Sues Over Domain Dispute
A former CEO is selling a domain for $6,666,666, claiming he sabotaged his ex-video game studio’s website after being fired, causing damages exceeding $1 million.
In a lawsuit filed last week in Los Angeles, Michael Mumbauer, the former CEO of That’s No Moon Entertainment, is accused of taking control of a company-owned domain years after his termination. The complaint alleges this action disrupted the studio’s operations.
After his firing in 2022, Mumbauer reportedly became “outraged” and initiated a harassment campaign that involved threats directed at senior executives and their families. This news was discussed by the gamer news site Aftermath.
The complaint states, “At 6 a.m. on January 6, 2026, Defendants hijacked ThatsNoMoon.com, disabling TNM’s access to that domain and preventing employees from sending emails.” This sudden action effectively paralyzed the studio, severing communication with investors and partners, and forcing employees to deal with the fallout.
Visitors trying to access ThatsNoMoon.com found themselves redirected to a Swiss travel site. This caused confusion among business partners, gamers, and job applicants, raising questions about whether the company had abruptly shut down or if important executives had been let go.
Mumbauer was terminated for “just cause” on February 17, 2022, after the company’s founders and board determined his vision didn’t align with theirs.
According to the lawsuit, during Mumbauer’s tenure, he allegedly leaked confidential information to the media and competitors, violating his duties to the company.
In September 2020, Mumbauer co-founded That’s No Moon with three other developers, aiming to create narrative-driven video games based on their previous experiences at other prominent studios.
The founders supposedly agreed to purchase 13 domains containing variations of the studio’s name, including ThatsNoMoon.com, which he purchased on behalf of the company, but registered in his name and did not transfer control.
The company claims that the fallout from the domain seizure cost over $1 million in January, as the small IT team struggled to restore services and resolve ongoing issues. The domain went to auction on GoDaddy for $6,666,666, leading to further risk of disruptions.
The lawsuit suggests the figure of $6,666,666 may carry ominous implications, possibly reflecting Mumbauer’s intentions.
That’s No Moon filed the lawsuit after securing federal trademark registration for its name, claiming Mumbauer’s continued control over the domain amounts to trademark infringement and computer fraud.
Inquiries have been made to Mumbauer and TNM for comments.
