January 24, 2012

Elijah Schkeiban v. James Cameron et al

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Case Number:

2:12-cv-00636

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Manuel L. Real

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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
Additional or older documents may be available in Pacer.


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  1. September 17, 2012

    Judge Finds No Copyright Infringement in 'Avatar' Suit

    A California judge on Monday threw out one of several suits that claim director James Cameron ripped off the idea for "Avatar," finding that a screenwriter's unmade fantasy film was not "substantially similar" to the 2009 box office smash.

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