CBS Television Distribution v. Comstar Media LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:12-cv-03314

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

John A Kronstadt

Companies

Sectors & Industries:

  1. October 19, 2012

    CBS, ComStar Media Settle Contract, Copyright Dispute

    CBS Television Distribution announced Friday it has settled its breach of contract and copyright infringement dispute with ComStar Media LLC and other companies over $1.5 million in licensing fees for shows including "My Three Sons," "Happy Days," "Family Ties" and "Early Edition."

  2. April 20, 2012

    CBS Says Family Channel Owes $1.5M In 'Happy Days' Fees

    ComStar Media LLC's network FamilyNet refuses to pay licensing fees to CBS Television Distribution for old sitcoms such as "Happy Days" and "Family Ties" and has already stiffed CBS for more than $1.5 million, according to a lawsuit filed last week in California federal court.

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