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Damiano v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and Bob Dylan

Date: 10-29-1999

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Unknown

Plaintiff's Attorney: James Damiano, pro se

Defendant's Attorney: Steven Johnson of Hecker Brown Sherry and Johnson, Philadelphia

Description:
Copyright claim by plaintiff who claimed that Bob Dylan stolen lyrics from him.
Outcome:
Judgment for defendants.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
See: 975 F.Supp. 623 (1996). Sony and Dylan eventually moved for contempt against Damiano for publishing deposition transcripts of Bob Dylan's had been held to be confidential by the district court.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Damiano v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and Bob Dylan?

The outcome was: Judgment for defendants.

Which court heard Damiano v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and Bob Dylan?

This case was heard in Unknown, PA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Damiano v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and Bob Dylan?

Plaintiff's attorney: James Damiano, pro se. Defendant's attorney: Steven Johnson of Hecker Brown Sherry and Johnson, Philadelphia.

When was Damiano v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and Bob Dylan decided?

This case was decided on October 29, 1999.