Intellectual Property,
Entertainment & Sports
Mar. 6, 2025
Verdict was 'guesswork,' says filmmaker seeking 2nd trial against Apple
A plaintiff who claimed Apple stole her film for its "Servant" series argued the jury was awaiting an answer from the judge to a legal question when the panel went ahead and decided for the defense.
An Italian filmmaker who unsuccessfully tried an $81 million federal infringement case against Apple Inc. moved for a new trial after arguing the jury's verdict that cleared the company of any wrongdoing was unfairly delivered because it was the product of guesswork.
Specifically, Robins Kaplan LLP partner Patrick M. Arenz - for director Francesca Gregorini - argued U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Skyes in Riverside did not properly instruct the jury on his client's dissem...
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