Florida Artist Sues Taylor Swift for $7M Over Eras Tour Incident

Jan 28, 2025 Komal Das Off-white Banner

Kimberly Marasco sued Taylor Swift for $7M over copyright claims, with the case against her production company still ongoing

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Taylor Swift's team sought to dismiss the lawsuit, while Marasco defended her work and demanded protection

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Swift's lawyers argue Marasco’s lawsuit is invalid due to claims about albums released before 2021, exceeding the three-year filing limit

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Marasco responded, claiming she didn’t own Taylor Swift albums and only listened to alternative rock

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Marasco said she noticed similarities after attending Swift's Eras Tour in 2024 and then checked more of her albums for "infringements"

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Marasco said she noticed similarities after attending Swift's Eras Tour in 2024 and then checked more of her albums for "infringements"

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