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A Massachusetts judge has taken action in a legal battle involving the theatrical rights to “Sophie’s Choice.” The claims of tortious interference and breach of fiduciary duty by a playwright against Rose Styron, the 95-year-old widow of author William Styron, were removed from the case. The playwright had accused Styron of infringing upon his interests in a theater adaptation of the acclaimed novel.
This decision narrows the scope of legal issues that the court will need to address as the case proceeds. While the ruling represents a setback for the playwright, other aspects of the lawsuit continue to move forward. Details of the ongoing case and the implications of the judge’s decision can be further explored in the original legal coverage by Law360.
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