BSF Files Lawsuit on Behalf of George Carlin Estate

Boies Schiller Flexner has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of the estate of George Carlin against Dudesy LLC over the creation and release of a comedy special that allegedly used AI to "resurrect" Carlin.

The highly publicized lawsuit brings claims for violation of George Carlin's right of publicity and for copyright infringement. The team includes Josh Schiller, Benjamin Margulis, Katherine Cassirer, and Sequoia Tully. Many media outlets covered the filing, with several quoting Josh. Please see links below.

NewsNation: George Carlin Estate Sues Over Alleged AI Generated Special

The New York Times: George Carlin’s Estate Sues Podcasters Over A.I. Episode

The Washington Post: George Carlin’s Estate Sues Over AI Comedy Special

The Recorder: YouTube Podcast Sued for Using Late Comedian George Carlin's Likeness in AI-Generated Comedy Special

The Hollywood Reporter: George Carlin Estate Sues Creators of AI-Generated Comedy Special in Key Lawsuit Over Stars’ Likenesses

Variety: George Carlin Estate Files Lawsuit Against Group Behind AI-Generated Stand-Up Special: ‘A Casual Theft of a Great American Artist’s Work’

Associated Press: George Carlin Estate Sues Over Fake Comedy Special Purportedly Generated by AI