Disney Seeks Reversal of $319 Million ‘Millionaire’ Loss
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Walt Disney Co.’s ABC network and Buena Vista Television units asked a federal appeals court to overturn a $319 million judgment won two years ago by the U.K. creators of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
A lawyer for ABC and Buena Vista argued their case today before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals meeting in Pasadena, California. The Disney units claim the judge who oversaw the trial allowed the jury to adopt a flawed reading of the contract with Celador International Ltd., entitling the creators to a share of ABC’s profits.