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Michael Foundation, Inc. v. Urantia Foundation, Inc.
Date: 06-22-2001
Case Number: 00-CV-885
Judge: Lee R. West
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Ross A. Plourde and Michael J. LaBrie of McAffee Taft, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Murray E. Abowitz of Abowitz Rhodes & Dahnke PC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and David Nimmer of Irell & Mannella LLP, Los Angeles, California
Defendant's Attorney: Peter F. Schoenthaler, Steven G. Hill, Douglas Kertscher and Eric Maurer of Hill & Kertscher, Atlanta, Georgia and Phillip L. Free, Jr. of Crowe & Dunley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (local counsel only).
According to Defendant, "The Urantia Book", first published by the Urantia Foundation in 1955, was authored by celestial beings as a special revelation to our planet, Urantia.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Michael Foundation, Inc. v. Urantia Foundation, Inc.?
The outcome was: Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff finding that Urantia's copyright was invalid and that Michael Foundation had not infringed Urantia's copyright. The Court further ordered and adjudged that the copyright held by the Urantia Foundation on The Urantia Book is invalid and unenforceable that the Michael Foundation and Harry McMullan, III be awarded their costs with respect to the copyright portion of this suit.
Which court heard Michael Foundation, Inc. v. Urantia Foundation, Inc.?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Lee R. West.
Who were the attorneys in Michael Foundation, Inc. v. Urantia Foundation, Inc.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Ross A. Plourde and Michael J. LaBrie of McAffee Taft, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Murray E. Abowitz of Abowitz Rhodes & Dahnke PC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and David Nimmer of Irell & Mannella LLP, Los Angeles, California. Defendant's attorney: Peter F. Schoenthaler, Steven G. Hill, Douglas Kertscher and Eric Maurer of Hill & Kertscher, Atlanta, Georgia and Phillip L. Free, Jr. of Crowe & Dunley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (local counsel only)..
When was Michael Foundation, Inc. v. Urantia Foundation, Inc. decided?
This case was decided on June 22, 2001.