Restless Media GmbH (RMG), is a German corporation managed by Dr. Florian Lechner, with its principal place of business in Grünwald, Germany. RMG is owned by Bradley Birkenfeld, a resident of Malta, and holds luxury cars on his behalf. On December 28, 2021, Mr. Birkenfeld transferred his rights to a Bugatti and Ferrari, including legal claims, to RMG. Previously, he had transferred rights to three other luxury vehicles in 2021. Defendant Thomas E. "Ted" Johnson is a Florida resident and the owner of Milestone Motorcars LLC and Milestone Motorcars Sales LLC, both of which are involved in vintage car sales and restoration. Defendants Richard Cole and Rick Cole Auctions Incorporated, based in Texas, also deal in vintage cars. Defendant Donald E. Williams and The Blackhawk Collection, based in California, specialize in purchasing and selling vintage cars.