By David Robb Labor Editor A federal judge has dismissed huge chunks of the WGA’s antitrust lawsuit against Hollywood’s Big 3 talent agencies, but will allow other aspects of its case to proceed to trial.
In a ruling handed down Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birotte Jr. ruled that the WGA: 1. Lacks antitrust standing to pursue their federal price-fixing claim 2.
Lacks organizational standing to bring claims for breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud on behalf of their members.
3. Lacks Article III standing to bring an Unfair Competition Law cause of action on their own behalf. 4. Failed to plead racketeering activity.
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