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The Shape of Water

(2017)   Tags: Fox

David Zindel v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc.

The Shape of Water film 2017
Plaintiff alleges Defendants’ motion picture The Shape of Water brazenly copies the story, elements, characters, and themes from Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Paul Zindel’s 1969 play Let Me Hear You Whisper.

Judgment: Plaintiff’s claim was Dismissed with prejudice; The Court denies the Defendants’ Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs.


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