Fleener

Fleener v. Trinity Broadcasting Network

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203 F. Supp. 2d 1142·2001 WL 1870118·2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23847

United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaSeptember 5, 200100CV7471 LGB (BQRx)California4,340 words

Opinion

Baird, J.

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION OF THE ISSUES

I. INTRODUCTION

This action arises out of a copyright dispute between Plaintiff Sylvia Fleener (“Fleener”) and Defendants Trinity Broadcasting Network, Inc. (“TBN”), Trinity Christian Center of Santa Ana, Inc. (“Trinity Christian”), TBN Productions, Inc (“TBN Films”), Gener8xion Entertainment, Inc. (“Gener8xion”), and Western Front, Ltd. (“Western Front”, collectively “Defendants”). Currently before the Court is Defendants’ motion for reconsideration of the Court’s October 30, 2000 Order (“Order”).

II. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Fleener filed the current, First Amended Complaint (“Amended Complaint”) on April 17, '2001. In the Amended Complaint, Fleener alleged Defendants infringed her copyright in her book. The Omega Syndrome. The infringement was based upon Defendants work involving the book, The Omega Code and its corresponding movie adaptation. {See Order at 1-2.)

In her second and third causes of action, Plaintiff alleged violations of the Lanham Act and a California unfair competition claim against Defendants. Subsequently, the current Defendants filed an Answer to the Amended…

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