Stir Crazy

(1980)   Tags: Columbia

Smith v. Weinstein

Plaintiff Andrew Smith, a professional comedy writer, asserts in this action that defendants Hannah Weinstein, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., and various persons engaged by Columbia to write, produce, and direct the movie “Stir Crazy” illegally used plaintiff’s original ideas, expressions and his screenplay “The Klu Klux Klocks Company” in making the film.

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Judgment: Defendants are granted summary judgment on plaintiff’s copyright and unfair competition claims.