Disney requests over $530,000 in US sanctions against 'Moana' copyright suit counsel
( April 23, 2025, 19:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Walt Disney Co. filed a motion for over $530,000 in sanctions against animator Buck Woodall's counsel, arguing that the attorneys knowingly pursued baseless copyright and trade secret claims against the company and its subsidiaries regarding Moana. Woodall sued Disney in 2020, alleging that the hit film was based on his idea. Claims against Disney were defeated at summary judgment last November, and a remaining copyright claim against a Disney subsidiary lost at trial last month.See motion attached....
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