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Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, TheWrap, Deadline, and other publications recently covered a lawsuit filed on behalf of Early Sullivan client Inside the Park against baseball star Roberto Clemente’s sons, Luis R. Clemente and Roberto Clemente Jr., over their efforts to “fraudulently sell and resell” the rights to Clemente’s life story “for their own, substantial financial gain.” Clemente’s sons allegedly sold rights to a biopic of their father to Inside The Park despite having already optioned the film with another production company. Inside The Park seeks $5 million in damages for claims that include breach of contract, fraud, specific performance and declaratory relief, among others, as well as a court order clarifying the exclusive ownership of rights to the story.

Further coverage can be found below.

Roberto Clemente’s Family Sued Over Allegedly Double-Selling Ballplayer’s Life Story Rights – Variety

Roberto Clemente Biopic Sparks Lawsuit Accusing Family of Double-Dealing In Selling Rights – The Hollywood Reporter

Roberto Clemente Family Members And Agent Sued Over Alleged Resale Of Hall Of Famer’s Life Story; CMG Worldwide Calls Claims “Ludicrous” – Deadline

Roberto Clemente’s Family Accused of Double-Dipping Film and TV Rights in Lawsuit Against MLB Star’s Sons and Legendary Pictures – TheWrap