Rob Grabow et al v. Netflix, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

2:24-cv-09822

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

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  1. June 11, 2025

    Filmmaker Ends Case Against Netflix, LeBron Over 'Rez Ball'

    A California federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a copyright lawsuit with prejudice by a filmmaker who accused Netflix Inc., NBA superstar LeBron James and others of lifting elements from his script to make the movie "Rez Ball" after the parties filed a notice with the court.

  2. March 17, 2025

    Filmmaker Questions Netflix Defense In IP Suit Over 'Rez Ball'

    A filmmaker who alleges that Netflix, NBA superstar LeBron James and others lifted elements from one of his scripts to make the streaming service's movie "Rez Ball" has urged a California federal court to deny the defendant's bid to file an early summary judgment motion, saying comprehensive discovery is needed first.

  3. November 15, 2024

    Off The Bench: NCAA Eligibility Fight, Movie Script Dispute

    In this week's Off The Bench, a college football star takes the NCAA to court seeking one more year to play, the plot of a recent Netflix release might have been lifted from another creator and a transgender college athlete's right to compete is challenged by other players.

  4. November 14, 2024

    LeBron James, Netflix Accused Of Ripping Off Movie Script

    A Montana filmmaker on Thursday accused Netflix, LeBron James and other "heavy Hollywood hitters" of ripping off his copyrighted script to make one of the streaming service's recent releases, telling a California federal court the works shared obvious similarities from their dialogue, down to their characters and scene sequences.