Songwriter makes fool of self by suing Mariah C. over a title

Bob Jersey

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Jun 4, 2022, 7:16:18 PM6/4/22

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Yup, that title. The one that's earned her (and her co-writer) zillions over the years.

His song is far from similar, an IP attorney told Deadline.

https://deadline.com/2022/06/mariah-carey-sued-for-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-1235038277/ (link)

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Bob Jersey

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Nov 3, 2022, 7:50:32 PM11/3/22

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Plaintiff filed to have the case dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be re-brought...

https://finance.yahoo.com/finance/news/andy-stone-drops-lawsuit-claiming-165903876.html (link)

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Moi, June 4th:

Bob Jersey

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Dec 25, 2022, 10:43:32 AM12/25/22

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Now this year, she even dissed her own legitimate cowriter Walter Afanasieff, claiming in a Youtube-housed story she came up with the tune as a kid using a Casio keyboard... Walt, also known for working with folks like Céline and Whitney, calls BS on a podcast, countering Carey "doesn't understand music"...

https://nypost.com/2022/12/23/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-co-writer-slams-mariah-carey/ (link)