McCarthy et al v. Johannesson et al

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Case Number:

1:11-cv-07422

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

820(Copyright)

Judge:

Honorable Milton I. Shadur

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  1. January 20, 2012

    '80s Band Poison Says Song Theft Suit Past Its Prime

    Glam-rock band Poison and EMI subsidiary Capitol Records Inc. moved Tuesday to dismiss a copyright suit brought by two musicians, saying it came too late since 25 years had passed since the band allegedly ripped off four songs.

  2. October 20, 2011

    Poison Rocked By Suit Over Allegedly Stolen Hits

    Hair metal mainstays Poison, as well as EMI Music Marketing and EMI subsidiary Capitol Records Inc., were hit with a copyright suit Wednesday by a musician claiming four of the band's hits directly copied works he co-wrote with Poison lead guitarist C.C. DeVille.