Universal won't have to write a $70.6 million damages check to the creators of 'Columbo' as an L.A. judge has granted its motion for a new trial
finding Universal isn't allowed to a distribution fee from gross profits when it acts as distributor. On October 31, a judgment of $70.6 million was entered against the company.
Universal, on November 5, asked the court to either grant a new trial or enter judgment in favor of Universal notwithstanding the jury's verdict. The studio argued the jury wasn't properly instructed on the meaning of "photoplays.
"Had the jury been instructed on the proper meaning of 'Photoplays,' it would have had no choice but to conclude that Universal does have the right to deduct its distribution fees,"Judge Richard Burdge Jr. on Monday granted Universal's motion for a new trial and set aside the verdict, agreeing that the jury should have been instructed on the meaning of that key contract provision.
a statement in response to the decision: “Needless to say, we are pleased the Court agreed with our position on the pivotal contract issue and look forward to concluding what little remains of the case."
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