Legal Dispute Over “Sophie’s Choice” Theatrical Rights: Widow of Author Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit

In a recent court hearing, the 95-year-old widow of William Styron, author of the 1979 novel “Sophie’s Choice,” sought the dismissal of a lawsuit over theatrical rights. The legal battle arises from allegations that she violated an agreement concerning the rights to the novel. The widow contends that the deal, initially established by her late husband in 2005, along with subsequent agreements, lapsed over five years ago. For a more detailed account of the proceedings, you can view the article on Law360.