Disney Pursues $5.7 Million in Legal Fees After Prevailing in “Moana” Copyright Dispute

The Walt Disney Co. is seeking $5.7 million in attorney fees following its legal victory over an animator’s claims of trade secret and copyright infringement regarding the creation of the film “Moana.” The animator had alleged that Disney used his Polynesian adventure story as a basis for the movie. However, Disney contends that the plaintiff conducted bad-faith tactics throughout the trial, including forging evidence, committing perjury, and inflating the purported damages. For further details on this development, visit the original Law360 article.