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Alvertis Isbell v. DM Records
Date: 09-15-2012
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Judge: Rcihard Schell
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Smith County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Richard Busch, Andrew W. Coffman, William S. Helfand, Thomas J. Motzny,
Defendant's Attorney: Richard Wolfe, Jo Esta Hartwick, Jay M. Vogelson
Defendant claimed that it bought the rights to the tunes at a bankruptcy sale in 1999.
Judge Schell ruled as a matter of law that DM Records did not own the rights to the song and instructed the jury to award the Plaintiff damages.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Alvertis Isbell v. DM Records?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $2.1 million in actual damages for copyright infringement related to "(Whoomp!) There it is" and an additional $132,500 in statutory damages relating to the willful copyrights infringement of "Dazzey Duks."
Which court heard Alvertis Isbell v. DM Records?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Smith County), TX. The presiding judge was Rcihard Schell.
Who were the attorneys in Alvertis Isbell v. DM Records?
Plaintiff's attorney: Richard Busch, Andrew W. Coffman, William S. Helfand, Thomas J. Motzny,. Defendant's attorney: Richard Wolfe, Jo Esta Hartwick, Jay M. Vogelson.
When was Alvertis Isbell v. DM Records decided?
This case was decided on September 15, 2012.