Former “Nashville Star” contestant Jared Ashley sues Jon Rich for allegedly being a meanie to him.
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990602088
Here’s a copy of the complaint–take out your reading glasses and get ready to sit for a spell because it’s 79 pages long!
Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 8.05(1) states that “Each averment in a pleading shall be simple, concise, and direct.” You tell me….
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Read this article about a Nebraska legislator who has nothing better to do than file stupid lawsuits:
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A Texas songwriter filed suit claiming Tim McGraw’s song “Everywhere” infringes on one of his compositions. The lawsuit was originally filed in Texas but was transferred to the U.S. District Court in Nashville.
Plaintiff must prove that Defendants had “access” to his prior composition. The complaint is vague on this issue and also implies that Terri Clark recording(s) also infringe on his work.
I think Plaintiff may have some problems with the applicable Statute of Limitations. Also, Plaintiff will have to establish how Defendants had access to his work–vague allegations won’t cut it unless the songs are strikingly similar.
Jay Bowen and Tim Warnock represent all defendants. Here’s copy of the complaint: mcgraw
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