Taylor Swift Gets Sued Again by Florida Woman for Copyright Infringement

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Hey there, fellow gaming buddy! Ever wondered about the ongoing copyright dispute between Taylor Swift? Well, Florida artist Kimberly Marasco has stepped up again, filing another copyright infringement claim against her. This time, she’s broadening her accusations to include big names like Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Universal Music Group, and Republic Records. This lawsuit follows a previous one that got dismissed due to technicalities. So, keep an eye on this developing story!

Let’s examine Marasco’s accusations, the roles of Swift’s associates in this case, and what we can expect in the court proceedings ahead.

Why did Kimberly Marasco sue Taylor Swift for second time?

Artistic creator Kimberly Marasco from Florida has submitted a second lawsuit alleging copyright infringement against Taylor Swift. In addition, she has broadened her accusations to encompass songwriters Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, as well as Universal Music Group and Republic Records.

The legal action asserts that Taylor Swift and her co-creators utilized Marasco’s copyrighted work without obtaining proper permission. Specifically, the disputed tracks are “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” and “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” both from The Tortured Poets Department. Furthermore, Marasco renews her allegations against “The Man” (from Lover) and “Midnight Rain” (from Midnights), as these were initially included in her initial lawsuit.

Originally, Marasco brought a lawsuit against Swift in April 2024, but failed to serve the documents within the stipulated timeframe. As a result, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case without any lasting consequences in December. However, the allegations against Taylor Swift Productions, Inc., continue to be under consideration. In her latest lawsuit, Marasco has upped her requested compensation from $7 million to $25 million and filed this new suit independently of her previous one. From now on, Judge Jose E. Martinez will oversee the proceedings (according to Newsweek).

The legal action identifies Antonoff and Dessner as the main defendants, claiming they were part of creating songs that violate copyright. Antonoff collaborated on Illicit Affairs (Folklore) and Down Bad (The Tortured Poets Department), while Dessner worked on Hoax (Folklore) and Death by a Thousand Cuts (Lover). The complaint also mentions that the plaintiff will try to serve Taylor Swift with legal papers again, but they won’t include Taylor Swift Productions in this particular lawsuit.

In simpler terms, Marasco has faced challenges regarding court procedures. Recently, Judge Cannon dismissed her submission as it didn’t comply with court regulations. Swift’s legal team is still trying to get the allegations against her production company thrown out. Defendants are given 21 days to respond after being served.

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2025-03-06 07:07