Case
Baer v. Chase
3 published works
ContractsProf Blog
“We’ll Take Care of You” Does Not Equal $2.5 Million for Johnny Wilkes
When I teach vagueness, I use Baer v. Chase. The case is about an aspiring screenwriter who pitches a script for a show about the New Jersey mob to David Chase, the…
Media Law Prof Blog
“Mafia Wife” Says “Sopranos” Creator, HBO Used Her Story
As if the Gandolfini standoff, Italian-American "indignity" lawsuit, and Baer v. Chase proceedings weren't enough, now the popular HBO series "The Sopranos" is facing a suit from Lynda Milito, author…
New Jersey Law Blog
The “Sopranos Suit”
Baer v. Chase - The plaintiff brought an action against the creator of The Sopranos alleging breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, and tortious…