Turning Point Action Inc. has requested that a federal judge reject a motion for sanctions filed by the heirs of Isaac Hayes. The legal maneuver is part of a broader copyright litigation involving the use of the iconic song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at rallies during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
In court filings submitted on March 29, Turning Point, along with its legal representatives from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, disputed the heirs’ allegations, which accused them of submitting a motion riddled with inaccuracies. These arguments were presented in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The plaintiffs, the heirs of Isaac Hayes, have previously initiated litigation against Turning Point, Donald Trump, his campaign, and other associated entities.
The crux of the dispute centers around the alleged unauthorized use of Hayes’ song during the 2020 campaign season. The heirs have maintained that the use of the song constitutes a breach of copyright, while the defendants have sought to dismantle these claims via legal motions in their favor.