The music group Hall and Oates have filed suit against their music publisher, Warner/Chappell Music Inc., for breach of contract. The singers claim that the company refused to sue for copyright infringement after their song "Maneater" was used in someone else's 2006 recording.FOX News: Hall & Oates Sue (November 6, 2008)
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"[Warner/Chappell] failed and refused to take action based upon a conflict of interest of its own making. [Warner-Chappell] publishes and/or administers the copyright interests of two of the infringers (as stated in lawsuit)."Daily News: Hall & Oates sue (November 6, 2008)
"This lawsuit is completely without merit and we will defend ourselves vigorously."—Spokesperson for Warner/ChappellDaily News: Hall & Oates sue (November 6, 2008)
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Daryl Hall and John Oates filed the suitFOX News: Hall & Oates Sue (November 6, 2008)
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Suit was filed in Manhattan's state Supreme CourtFOX News: Hall & Oates Sue (November 6, 2008)
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The music duo claims that Warner/Chappell failed to protect the rights to their song "Maneater"FOX News: Hall & Oates Sue (November 6, 2008)
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Hall and Oates are seeking an unspecified amount in damagesFOX News: Hall & Oates Sue (November 6, 2008)
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Hall and Oates also seek to terminate their contract with Warner/Chappell
