Legal Opinion
Severe Records, LLC v. Rich
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided September 23, 2011No. 09-6175PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
CORNELIA G. KENNEDY, Circuit Judge.
Plaintiff Mark Christopher “Chris” Sevier authored a song entitled “Better.” Defendant Shanna Crooks recorded the song and, because .they were pleased with the results, they co-authored and recorded a second song, “Watching Me Leave.” Their relationship then collapsed, Crooks signed as a recording artist with unrelated recording and management companies, and various accusations and altercations followed, precipitating this action. Sevier and his recording company, Severe Records, LLC (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed suit, alleging what Sevier…
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