Disney Faces Multi-Billion Dollar Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged Theft of ‘Moana’ Franchise Ideas

LOS ANGELES — A copyright lawsuit filed last week explosively alleges that Disney’s acclaimed “Moana” series, which features a daring Polynesian heroine and became a box office triumph, largely draws from a screenplay penned two decades ago that was never developed. Buck Woodall, an animator, claims his creative work was used without his authorization to conceive both “Moana” and its sequel. According to the legal documentation, Woodall accuses Jenny Marchick, a former executive at Mandeville Films and now a senior official at DreamWorks Animation, of clandestinely submitting his screenplay and other materials to Disney. These … Read more

New Hampshire Man Faces Charges for Alleged Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Conspiracy

MANCHESTER, NH – A Merrimack resident is facing serious charges after a grand jury indicted him for his alleged involvement in a scheme to drug and sexually assault a woman. Kelsey Geary, 35, has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated felonious sexual assault and trafficking in persons. According to the indictments, on January 11, 2019, in Bedford, Geary collaborated with Kyle Priest, 30, from Waltham, Massachusetts, to incapacitate a 21-year-old woman to facilitate an assault by Priest. The documents detail that Geary ensured the victim, referred to as K.G., was heavily intoxicated, paving the … Read more

Attorney General Takes Action Against Eagle Rock Resort Co. Over Alleged Misconduct

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania’s Attorney General has initiated a legal challenge against Eagle Rock Resort Co., accusing the developer of misleading consumers and violating state environmental laws. This lawsuit, lodged in a state court this Wednesday, highlights concerns surrounding the development practices of the resort company, especially in the context of property sales and ecological preservation. According to documents from the state Attorney General’s office, the company allegedly engaged in deceptive marketing and sales practices. Prospective buyers were reportedly misled about the amenities included and the availability of certain features like public utilities, which were … Read more

Legal Battle Sparked: Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Licensing Issue

Hartford, CT — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has filed a civil rights lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested and charged, his legal representation claims. Law firm McCarter & English, with attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn and Gregory A. Hall on board, is representing the company in the case that was initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit stems from a contentious issue involving the plaintiff, George Edward Steins, who was accused of engaging an unregistered home improvement salesperson. However, the suit points out that Steins’ troubles could … Read more