Entous v. Viacom International, Inc.

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BAIRD, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Defendant Viacom International, Inc. (“Defendant” or “Viacom”) brings a motion for summary judgment on the grounds that Plaintiffs claims are barred by the statute of limitations. In the alternative, Defendant moves for partial summary judgment on Plaintiffs claim for breach of an implied contract, on the grounds that such claim is preempted by federal copyright law.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Unless otherwise noted, the following facts are undisputed by the parties. Plaintiff alleges that he is the creator…