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Woody Allen v. American Apparel, Inc.

Date: 05-19-2009

Case Number: 1:08-cv-03179-TG

Judge: Thomas P. Griesa

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, New York County

Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael Philip Zweig and Christian D Carbone, Loeb & Loeb LLP, New York, New York

Defendant's Attorney: Kristi Akins Davidson, Buchanan Ingersoll PC, New York, New York; Dominick Anthony Piccininni, Jr., Curtis, Vasile, Devine & McElhenny, Merrick, New York; Stuart P. Slotnick and Barry Ivan Slotnick, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, New York, New York

Stuart Slotnick

Description:
Famous motion picture producer and actor Wood Allen sued American Apparel, Inc. for using a picture of him from the movie "Annie Hall" dressed as Hasidic Jew without authorization.
Outcome:
Settled for $5 million.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Woody Allen v. American Apparel, Inc.?

The outcome was: Settled for $5 million.

Which court heard Woody Allen v. American Apparel, Inc.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, New York County, NY. The presiding judge was Thomas P. Griesa.

Who were the attorneys in Woody Allen v. American Apparel, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Michael Philip Zweig and Christian D Carbone, Loeb & Loeb LLP, New York, New York. Defendant's attorney: Kristi Akins Davidson, Buchanan Ingersoll PC, New York, New York; Dominick Anthony Piccininni, Jr., Curtis, Vasile, Devine & McElhenny, Merrick, New York; Stuart P. Slotnick and Barry Ivan Slotnick, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, New York, New York Stuart Slotnick.

When was Woody Allen v. American Apparel, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on May 19, 2009.