Richard Dillon v. NBCUniversal Media LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:12-cv-09728

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

S. James Otero

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  1. June 20, 2013

    NBC Can't Nix Copyright Suit Over 'Stars Earn Stripes'

    A California federal judge on Tuesday rejected NBC Universal Inc.'s bid to quickly kill allegations that it stole the idea for a military-themed reality show from a former New York City cop who pitched a similar concept to the network.

  2. April 16, 2013

    Ex-Cop Rips NBC For Bid To Nix TV Show Copyright Suit

    A former New York City police officer who claims NBC Universal Inc. stole his idea for a military-themed reality show urged a California federal judge on Monday not to dismiss his case, saying the network was trying to preclude all reality TV from copyright protection.

  3. March 18, 2013

    NBC Rips Reality Show Copyright Suit, Calls 'Stripes' Generic

    NBC Universal Inc. on Friday blasted a former New York City police officer who claims the network stole his idea for a military training-themed reality program, arguing the NBC show "Stars Earn Stripes" is made up of generic ideas that couldn't have been copyrighted.

  4. November 16, 2012

    NBC Stole Idea For 'Stars Earn Stripes,' Suit Claims

    A former New York City police officer hit NBC Universal Inc. with a copyright infringement suit in California federal court Wednesday, alleging the TV network's "Stars Earn Stripes" show stole his idea for a military training-themed reality program.

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