Anderson v. Stallone
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Anderson v. Stallone, 11 USPQ2D 1161 (C.D. Cal. 1989).
[edit] Introduction
Timothy Burton Anderson, an author, who wrote a script for Rocky IV, brought a suit for copyright infringement, unfair competition, unjust enrichment, and breach of confidence against Sylvester Stallone,MGM, and other parties. Stallone et al. filed a motion for summary judgment.
[edit] Case Background
In June of 1982, after viewing the movie Rocky III, Timothy Anderson wrote a treatment for Rocky IV. In October of 1982, Mr. Anderson met with a member of MGM's board of directors. During the meeting, they discussed using Anderson's script for Rocky IV. Anderson claimed that MGM told him that if they used his script he would be paid a large sum of money.
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