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Court refuses to fast track German company's claim against film producers
Summary
The Commercial Court declined to fast‑track a claim by Berlin‑based W2 Filmproduktion Vertriebs GmbH 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 49 percent, by transferring funds to themselves or to corporate entities they control. The defendants deny the allegations, calling them unfounded and an affront to their good character. W2 sought a fast‑track hearing, but the defendants argued that W2 had delayed in bringing the action and had not sought permission for a derivative claim. Judge Brian McGovern found that, based on correspondence dating back to July 2015, W2 had indeed delayed and was therefore not entitled to fast‑track status. The case will now proceed on the regular court lists. The defendants are directors of Octagon and have produced notable television series and films.
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What: Report matter: Court refuses to fast track German company's claim against film producers. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- July 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-06-27 Publication
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