Mariah Carey has consolidated her dominance at Christmasnot only on the popularity charts, but also in the legal field. This week, It was announced that the lawsuit for alleged plagiarism related to his iconic song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” was definitively rejected.
The legal conflict was prompted by songwriters Andy Stone and Troy Powerswho alleged that the pop star had copied elements of a song of the same name released by them in 1989.
lThe plaintiffs demanded compensation of 20 million dollarsarguing similarities in the title and lyrical theme. However, the American justice system determined that the accusations lacked solid foundations.
Federal Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani not only rejected the claims of Stone and Powers, but also described the process as “scandalous.” In its ruling, it noted that insufficient evidence was presented to demonstrate copyright infringement, noting that the concepts in the lyrics were too generic to be protected.
As a result, the court imposed financial sanctions against the plaintiffs’ legal team. Payment of $92,303 was ordered directly to Mariah Carey to cover your legal expenses.
Additionally, other entities involved, such as Sony Music and producer Walter Afanasieff, will receive additional compensation, bringing the total penalties to almost $110,000.
An unattainable classic
Originally released in 1994 as part of the album Merry Christmas“All I Want For Christmas Is You” has become a cultural phenomenon that generates millions of dollars in royalties each year.No. This legal victory not only shields Mariah Carey’s authorship, but also sets a precedent against opportunistic litigation in the music industry.
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