Dreamgirls

(2006)   Tags: Paramount | DreamWorks

Bailey v. Black Entertainment Television, Inc.

Plaintiff claims that Defendants infringed on his copyright in producing the movie “Dreamgirls” based upon Plaintiff’s 1992 Screenplay “Poison Passion” without his consent. Plaintiff lists the main characters, Deena, Effie, and James Early, in “Dreamgirls,” their occupations, and alleges that each is “an exact replica” of those characters in his own work. Plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages of $200,000,000.00.

Judgment: The Court hereby GRANTS Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff’s Complaint WITH PREJUDICE. Subsequently, Plaintiff’s Motions for Discovery of Evidence, Motion for Pre-Trial Hearing, and Motion for Constitutional Opposition are DENIED as moot.