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February 10, 2012

CHARLES L. SIMS v. VIACOM, INC.

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Case Number:

2:12-cv-00166

Court:

Pennsylvania Western

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Terrence F. McVerry

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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. January 29, 2013

    Copyright Row Over VH1 Reality Show Axed Due To Prior Suits

    A Pennsylvania federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a copyright suit brought by a would-be reality television creator alleging Viacom Inc. ripped off his idea for a show and turned it into VH1's "Charm School," finding the creator's prior litigation on the matter precludes the current action.

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