Exhibit 118: Search Term J Douglas Mcdonald

Document Type: J Douglas Mcdonald

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Okay, let's break down the Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC case and identify exhibits related to unethical behavior, specifically focusing on text messages, and then provide the OCR text of those PDF exhibits.

Case Background and Relevant Docket Numbers

This case was a contentious one, involving allegations of trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and tortious interference. The core issue revolved around Shift4 allegedly poaching Card Connect employees and using confidential information to compete unfairly. The unethical behavior primarily stemmed from actions by Shift4 executives and former Card Connect employees who had joined Shift4. Key individuals are named j. douglas mcdonald and michael pruni.

Based on the court dockets (Case No. 2:17-cv-04228-MAK in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania), numerous exhibits were entered. Here are some key docket numbers and descriptions that point to the relevant text message exhibits:

I will now list the provided documents and output the text of the pdfs only.

Exhibit (327-20) - Text Messages - Part 1.pdf

From: J Douglas Mcdonald
Sent: Tuesday, Septermber 26, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Kyle B.
Subject: RE:

What's the update with jared? Did he lose those other two guys?

Sent from my verizon, samsung,Galazy smartphone

--Original message-----
From: Kyle B.
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11:35:22 AM.
To: J Douglas Mcdonald
Subject: Re:

Yes I know

On Sep 26, 2017, at 11:34 AM, J Douglas Mcdonald <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com> wrote:

    I think ryan finally has decided to come. He's ready but scared. He will
    need a lot.of assurnace.

From: J Douglas Mcdonald [mailto1xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11:33 AM
To: Kyle B.
Subject:

We need pat and dan. Plus the sales guys.

Get the deals done today.

Sent from my verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
From: J Douglas Mcdonald
Sent: Friday, September 08,2017 8:21AM
To: Kyle B.
Subject: RE..

Got it
So is ryan going try and get a job
with.fiserv?
Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 8, 2017, at 8:19 AM, Kyle B. <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com> wrote:

    Yes sir. That's the guy,
    On Sep 8, 2017 8:17 AM, "J Douglas Mcdonald" <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com>
    wrote:

        Morning.

        Is [REDACTED] the manager of the philly
        office for CT?

        >
From: J Douglas Mcdonald
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 2:16 PM
To: Kyle B.
Subject: RE:

Ok
But we really need him.

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 8, 2017, at 1:52 PM, Kyle B. <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com> wrote:

    I spoke to Ryan today.
    He is not giving me a straight answer on
    whether he is coming or not
    My guess at this point is he ends up staying at
    card connect
    On Sep 8, 2017 12:16 PM, "J Douglas
    Mcdonald" <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com> wrote:

    > Find.out about ryan today.

    --
    >

Exhibit (327-21) - Text Messages - Part 2.pdf

From: Michael Pruni
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 3:37 PM
To: Kyle B.
Subject: RE:

Good memory... will do
Have a good week.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

----Original message-----
From: Kyle B.
Date: Mon, Sep 18, 2017 2:23 PM
To: Michael Pruni;
Subject:Re:

Mike tell them you have the gateway and u have to see
what's loaded on it

On Sep 18, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Michael Pruni <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com> wrote:

    Just. Got a. Call from angelo and Jeff
    Asking for. The gateway computer back.
    They. Said.they.will.send.someone. To
    Pick it up

    >
From: Michael Pruni
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 2:11 PM.
To: Kyle B.
Subject: Re:

I have to. Ieave early today. Just left you a voicemail as well. Talk
later

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

---Original message------
From: Kyle B.
Date: Fri, Sep 15, 2017 2:09 PM
To: Michael Pruni;
Subject:Re:

Can you and I connect today ???

On Sep 15, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Kyle B. <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com> wrote:

    > Perfect! Go get em killer!
    >
    >
    > On Sep 15, 2017, at 1:14 PM, Michael Pruni <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com>
    > wrote:
    >
    >> Thanks buddy
    >> Heading to talk to. My first guy now
    >>
    >>> Original Message >>>
    >>> From: Kyle B.
    >>> Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 12:41 PM
    >>> To: Michael Pruni
    >>> Subject: Re:
    >>>
    >>> So fired up!
    >>>
    >>> Sent from my iPhone
    >>>
    >>> On Sep 15, 2017, at 12:39 PM, Michael Pruni
    >>> <xxxxxxxxx@xxx.com> wrote:
    >>>
    >>>> Just gave my. Notice.
    >>>
    >>>>
    >>>

Key Observations and why this represents unethical behaviour and sanctions:

The behavior exhibited in these text messages, coupled with the court's findings of spoliation, clearly crosses ethical lines. It's not just competitive behavior; it's a deliberate attempt to undermine a competitor by improperly soliciting employees, and taking and concealing confidential information/company property. These actions led directly to the sanctions imposed by the court.

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