XBIZ Served With Lawsuit From Rival AVN

LOS ANGELES — In a shot that is sure to create a larger division between the two largest adult entertainment business publishers, Adult Video News has filed suit against XBIZ, claiming it misappropriated trade secrets when it hired a former AVN sales executive.

XBIZ and its sales executive, Sara Sazzman, on Tuesday were served with an eight-count complaint, seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages.

The suit, which includes breach of contract claims, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition, among others, was filed Monday at Los Angeles Superior Court.

XBIZ attorneys said that the company plans to vigorously defend itself against the charges.

“Clearly AVN is trying to tarnish XBIZ’s reputation to stem the tide of its diminishing marketshare,” XBIZ counsel said.

Related:  

Copyright © 2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

German Court: Regulator Can't Block Entire IG Accounts, Only Posts

A German court has ruled that while a regional media regulatory agency may block specific Instagram posts that include material deemed harmful to minors, it cannot ban an entire Instagram account due to such a post.

Brazil Lays Out Preliminary Guidelines for New AV Requirements

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday signed a decree establishing guidelines for new regulations requiring adult websites to age-verify users located in Brazil.

Senate Committee Debates Section 230 Reform

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing Wednesday on potential changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects interactive computer services — including adult platforms — from liability for user-generated content.

Samantha Reigns Stars in St. Paddy's Day-Themed Release From TeamSkeet

Samantha Reigns stars with Donnie Rock in a new St. Patrick’s Day-themed scene from TeamSkeet series “Brat Tamer,” titled “St. Patrick's Day Nipple Pinching.”

Pearl Industry Network Offers Free Creator Memberships

Industry trade group Pearl Industry Network (PiN) has launched its free creator membership initiative.

Male Power Debuts Limited-Edition 'Mykonos' Collection

Male Power has introduced its new limited-edition Mykonos collection of men's underwear.

Eldorado to Debut 3 New Brands at Altitude Intimates

Eldorado Trading has inked distribution deals with three new brands and will introduce their respective product lines at the Altitude Intimates Show in Las Vegas, which begins on Sunday.

Adult Time, SX Originals Debut BTS Doc for 'Charlotte Sins: First Gangbang'

Adult Time and SX Originals have released a behind-the-scenes documentary on its scene “Charlotte Sins: First Gangbang.”

Sam Bird Acquires Fanblast

Sam Bird, former co-director of global talent agency Surge, has acquired creator monetization tool Fanblast and named himself CEO.

Dainty Wilder: From Shy Figure Skater to Squirting Superstar

Upon request, Dainty Wilder will enthusiastically perform explicit sex acts for her adoring fans during a livestream — but she does have certain limits.

Show More