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Film production row unlikely to be heard this year
Summary
The German film company W2 Filmproduktion Vertriebs GmbH has brought a claim against Irish film producers Morgan O'Sullivan and James Flynn, alleging that the two diverted €40 million from Octagon Films Ltd to themselves or to corporate entities they control. The claim, which began in 2016, was heard by Ms Justice Teresa Pilkington in 2019. Both defendants deny the allegations. W2 seeks damages for breach of duty, fraud and conspiracy, and a declaration that the defendants must account for all profits made through Octagon. The court ordered discovery of documents relating to 21 productions, to be completed by October, and adjourned the full hearing to 2020. The case remains a derivative action on behalf of Octagon, with the defendants denying any misuse of the company's name or reputation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Film production row unlikely to be heard this year. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2019-06-26 Publication
Case subjects
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Outcome: The judge, who noted that there has been an agreement in relation to other categories of discovery, adjourned the case to a date in October, and the full hearing of the dispute is not expected to take place until sometime next year.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge, who noted that there has been an agreement in relation to other categories of discovery, adjourned the case to a date in October, and the full hearing of the dispute is not expected to take place until sometime next year.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge, who noted that there has been an agreement in relation to other categories of discovery, adjourned the case to a date in October, and the full hearing of the dispute is not expected to take place until sometime next year.
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Fraud Stage Hearing Or Decision
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