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Pre-trial issues in film row are resolved
Summary
A German film company, W2 Filmproduktion Vertriebs GmbH, has settled pre‑trial matters in a lawsuit against Irish film producers Morgan O'Sullivan and James Flynn. W2 alleges that the producers diverted €25 million of revenue from Octagon Films Ltd, a company in which W2 holds a 49 % stake, and seeks damages for breach of contract and duty. The defendants, directors of Octagon, deny any wrongdoing and have denied that any money was diverted. They had filed motions to strike the claim as frivolous and to appoint a liquidator to investigate Octagon, but W2 opposed these motions. After negotiations, the parties agreed to dismiss the motions to dismiss the case and to wind up the firm, and to allow W2 to pursue Octagon's claims against the defendants. The judge approved the settlement and the case was adjourned until April 2018.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Pre-trial issues in film row are resolved. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- April 2018 Adjournment
- 2017-11-29 Publication
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Outcome: Following talks between the parties, Ms Justice Eileen Creedon was informed by Paul Gardiner SC for W2 on Wednesday that the preliminary issues had been resolved and the case could be adjourned until April 2018.
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