Sopranos fan? Check out Baer v. Chase, a dispute between the creator of the series an attorney who contributed ideas during the show's initial development.
"Unlike many half-baked 'He stole my idea' claims, however, this case contains concrete evidence of plaintiff's contribution. For example, Baer put Chase in touch with several good fellas who 'told true and sometimes personal stories involving loan sharking, a power struggle with two uncles involving a family business, and two individuals, Big Pussy and Little Pussy.' These facts (which exist in the public record) bear a striking resemblance to Sopranos characters Uncle Junior and Pussy Bonpensiero. Seriously, what writer could've dreamt up a mobster named 'Pussy'?"
(FINDLAW'S MODERN PRACTICE DIGEST)
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