Dino M. Zaffina's Southern California Darts Association Battle Turns On Plumber Milan Sabata

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Ever since LA Weekly reported on how darts enthusiast Dino M. Zaffina took control of the Southern California Darts Association following a feud with the its members over whether to include his middle initial "M" on the association's website, Zaffina - the current SCDA president and CEO - has issued numerous press releases.

In one, Zaffina stresses that his move to incorporate as the SCDA was a professional decision and not a personal one. In another, he provides photographs of two checks totaling nearly $5,000 in attorney's fees that one of the darts players owed Zaffina after unsuccessfully filing a counter-lawsuit against him.

In a third press release ...

... Zaffina reprimands former SDCA player David Irete for "his bigotry" for calling Zaffina "a cocksucker" in the Weekly article, demanding that Irete "should publicly apologize to all of humanity!"

So far, we've gotten wind of seven press releases totaling 14 pages from February 6 to February 16 that Zaffina and his SCDA have issued. It is unclear which, if any, media outlets in addition to LA Weekly have received them.

In the most recent one that we've received, Zaffina announced that he is adding former SCDA board member Milan Sabata as a defendant in his "trade libel" lawsuit against the dart players.

Zaffina also claims that Sabata is essentially working as a plumber illegally. In his press release, Zaffina states that California records show Sabata's contractor's license is inactive. He urges anyone aware "of Sabata contracting with the public" to report Sabata to the state licensing board in Sacramento.

Sabata does not deny that his personal license is inactive, but says that Zaffina has gone too far and doesn't have all of his facts straight.

"He was very crafty obtaining the licensing information," says Sabata, "but he is only telling half of the story."

Sabata says that in 1999 he incorporated a company - the name of which he has asked the Weekly not to divulge - and works legally under his fully licensed company name, not his personal license which he no longer needed and allowed to expire.

Sabata did however tell the Weekly the name of his company, and, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, it has an active license and lists Sabata as its president and CEO.

As for being named in the lawsuit that Zaffina filed against the dart players, Sabata says, "I'm glad I'm finally part of the lawsuit now, as stupid as it sounds, because I was sticking out like a sore thumb from all of the other players and now we will all fight it together."


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sgreenovich
sgreenovich

A single letter difference is hardly worth disputing, on a more possative note I recently learned that paper towels clog toilets, that what my <a href="http://www.plumbinghelptoday.com">plumbing services in Denver</a> tell me anyway. Its costing me a fortune

Plumbing Services
Plumbing Services

You are very information but i know just half story so without mention your post is nice say me

dart talker
dart talker

It appears that Mr. Dino M. Zaffina has stopped short of fully investigating the facts regarding Mr. Sabbat's professional credentials when he found something that might appear damaging to Mr. Sabata in the practice of craft. Is this an intentional attempt to damage Mr. Sabata, or just shoddy research.

Neal G
Neal G

Ya know what? This clown Zaffina sounds like a little punk-ass-bitch, he really needs to grow the fuck up and get a life. I tell ya what, if I was on the receiving end of a chicken shit lawsuit my response would be to throw the papers on the ground and take a good healthy piss on them to show what I think of it all. Bottom line is this guy needs a punch in the nose, and mind you I am not one to advocate violence but I am reading about all of this with such incredulity, but then again this is California where you can practically sue anyone for damn near anything. What a fucking crock of shit.

Jason
Jason

Dino N. Zaffini Sounds like a mental case

Jerry Curlan
Jerry Curlan

Dino Zaffina is nice, sensitive, has lots of friends in Washington. Dino has a future, is sensitive, and likes meeting people. SUCKS SHIT EATS DICK IS A FAGGOT SUCKS ASSHOLES BUTTFUCKS HIS MOTHER BUTTFUCKS HIS DAD LICKS HIS SISTERS PUSSY IS AN ASSHOLE QUEER SUCKS DOG DICK. Dino has a future, he is aesthetic, goes to Sacramento. Dino has friends, and people, likes meeting them, and is a very social type. EATS SHIT SUCKS DICK IS A TOILET DRINKING QUEER PUKES THROUGH HIS NOSE DRINKS TOILET WATER SUCKS HIS MOTHERS ASSHOLE LICKS HIS SISTERS PUSSY BUTTFUCKS HIS FATHER BUTTFUCKS HIS BROTHER SUCKS DOG DICK SUCKS HORSEY DICK IS A QUEER. SLEEPS WITH MIDGETS DRIVES A FERRARI AND SUCKS ASSHOLES SUCKS BLACK ASSHOLES IS A SHITHEAD SUCKS PUKE PUKES THROUGH HIS NOSE DRINKS TOILET WATER TAKES IT UP THE ASS BUTTFUCKS HIS DOG SUCKS HORSEY DICK IS A SHIT FIEND FUCK YOU DINO ZAFFINA.

Ken
Ken

How do I get in contact with this Mr. Dino N. Zaffino? I'd like to get in on his press releases.

Guest
Guest

Dina . . . he has a little girl's name. 

Peek
Peek

There  is nothing particularly new about this situation. The ADO did not seek trademark until 1994 and went through a similar battle with an individual prior to that. Even so the official name is "ADO". The SCDA is the oldest darts organization in America. It's predecessor, the Santa Monica Soccer and Social Club, mostly a group of British ex-pats, was founded in the 1950's. It doesn't look as if this situation is going to be resolved. I just want you all to be aware of the cultural heritage you have there. You can read more about it  in my book - To The Point: The Story of Darts in America - which I know is in the Los Angeles library and maybe elsewhere in your area. If it is at all possible for everyone to just step back and look at what may be lost, it would be a blessing and could lead to an historical event for the sport of darts. All the best, Dan William Peek

SCDA VP
SCDA VP

No worries Dan, our beloved SCDA (not the fake one owned by Dino M. Zafina that is ruining our well respected name) is in very capable legal hands thanks to Bill Lynch and David Irete.  This matter will be resolved.  Thank you for the research in your book which supports the history of the darts league we all know and love.  That of course is what we are fighting over.

Irish Ton
Irish Ton

"He was very crafty obtaining the licensing information," says Sabata, "but he is only telling half of the story."

What? This is crafty? It seems pretty basic to me. Simply access the Calif. Contractor's State License Board and under "Online Services" access "Check License." This menu gives several options. For example, type in a last name. A list of contractors with that name appears. In this case, it's the second name. And it lists the new company as well. Wow! That almost took a PI to gather that info. What a crock!

P.S. Ever watch the dude who comes in and collects all the money from the plastic-tip dart machines in those dive bars around town. There's a small goldmine at stake. Follow the money for the real story.

Bam Bam
Bam Bam

Irish Ton....As for Dino being the dude who collects the money, he isn't. If he thinks he is, he's even more delusional than I thought. I'm pretty sure that if he owned a machine and word got out, no one would play on it.

Irish Ton
Irish Ton

I didn't say anything about Dino being the Dude who collects the money-- it's actually Dale. But hey feel free to throw your darts anywhere you want.

Guest
Guest

Zaffina's corporation is a sham. He has no leagues, no games, no players -- just one bitter angry deluded man who gets his jollies griefing other people. And calling his bizarre and creepy emails press releases.

For him to claim it is business is batshit crazy. What business? He's got a corpoartion and a lawsuit. He doesn't have a business.

dart talker
dart talker

 "... He's got a corpoartion and a lawsuit. He doesn't have a business." Hmmm.... maybe lawsuits are his way of trying to make a profit for his business.

Bam Bam
Bam Bam

woopsie daisy! I was inaccurate....It's not Dino, it's his new and improved organization designed to provide the best darting experience in the Southern California area.That's who is being wronged here. Remember, corporations are people, too.

And I forgot to say this: If Dino were ever put on the stand and asked if he would swear to tell the truth, the WHOLE truth and NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, he would have to decline. It wouldn't suit his purpose.

Bam Bam
Bam Bam

Dino M. Zaffina doesn't bother with trivialities like facts. He will take words and rearrange them to craft his message. He believes that if he says it, it becomes a fact. He, of course, is never wrong and he is the only victim in this whole mess.All of the bad people out there need to realize this and bow down to his greatness. By doing so, they can ensure that they, too, will not become defendants in his efforts to protect the exclusive rights of the SCDA (god! sue me dino, I used your trademark without permission!) and it's "shareholders".

Ocdarts
Ocdarts

What a PUTZ, he has NO life

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