Daisy Byrd Mobley v. Claire Fermont Langlais

Daisy Byrd Mobley claims that Claire Fermont-Langlais, Marc Jacobs International, and Coty, Inc.-wrongfully appropriated materials from her autobiography, wardrobe, and personal history in violation of federal and state law. 1 She appeals pro se from the district court’s dismissal of her complaint and denial of her motion to amend that complaint.

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In 2006, Fermont-Langlais visited the Savannah, Georgia, jewelry store where Mobley worked. 2 Mobley’s autobiography, Southern Girl, was on display there. Fer-mont-Langlais and Mobley discussed the book’s purpose and Mobley’s hopes and dreams. During…