Sonya Jason v. Jane Fonda

Sonya Jason brought an action against Jane Fonda and eight other defendants for copyright infringement, unfair competition, misappropriation, and breach of implied contract. Mrs. Jason’s primary allegation was that the defendants’ motion picture, Coming Home, infringed on the copyright in her novel, Concomitant Soldier — Woman and War. The district court granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment and dismissed the other claims. We affirm.

Our review of the facts and issues leads us to concur in the well-reasoned decision of Judge Kelleher filed September 21, 1981. 526 F.Supp. 774 (C.D.Cal.1982). We therefore incorporate his memorandum of decision by reference. Judge Kelleher aptly points out:

Additionally, Judge Kelleher did not abuse his discretion in handling discovery nor in denying Mrs. Jason’s motion for reconsideration.

The appellees’ request for sanctions and attorney’s fees is denied. Single costs are allowed.

The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.