Netflix Faces $105 Million Lawsuit Over Stolen Nicolas Cage Film
Netflix is sued for $105 million after an unreleased Nicolas Cage film was stolen from its LA office. The streaming giant disputes liability.
POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, USA — Netflix is facing a $105 million lawsuit following the theft of an unreleased Nicolas Cage film, “Fortitude,” from its Los Angeles office. The lawsuit alleges negligence on Netflix’s part for failing to implement proper security measures to protect the film.
In response, Netflix issued a statement asserting, “We dispute any claim that we bear the risk of loss for a film delivered without the proper industry-standard safeguards.” The company maintains that it’s not responsible for the theft due to the absence of these safeguards.
The incident has raised questions about the security protocols in place for safeguarding unreleased films within the entertainment industry. Legal experts suggest that the outcome of this case could set a precedent for future disputes involving the theft of intellectual property.
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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
