1 week Ago By LW
Florida-based poet is once again attempting to sue for , his time for , but says she can't locate the pop star to deliver court papers. The legal complaint, filed earlier this month, accuses and her production company of unlawfully using the poet's work across several hit albums. The Tortured Poet's dilemma The plaintiff, , claims elevated public profile, tight security measures, and multiple homes are making it nearly impossible to serve her with legal documents.
This mirrors earlier 2023 case, which was dismissed for similar reasons due to lack of proper service. In new court documents, Marasco accuses Swift and Taylor Swift Productions of incorporating her poetry into songs and videos from albums including , and . She is seeking a combined in damages, alleging a Marasco says her suspicions were first raised after attending a performance during .
the lawsuit states. Despite the seriousness of her claims, the suit does not specify which lyrics or visuals were allegedly copied. legal team has already moved to dismiss the case, calling the allegations meritless.
A spokesperson for the singer has yet to comment. Still, Marasco insists the biggest hurdle is simply getting the case off the ground. in serving are preventing any progress, she says, blaming the pop icon's extensive security and elusive lifestyle.
she adds. She has asked the court to clarify how long she has to properly serve Swift before the case is at risk of being tossed out once again. While she's open to resolving the matter directly, also says she's prepared to refile or appeal if her complaint is dismissed.
Copyright law limits claims to a three-year window from when a plaintiff becomes aware of an alleged violation. Attorneys argue this timeline disqualifies much of case, particularly since the albums cited were released before 2021. For now, the case remains in limbo, hinging on whether can find before time runs out.
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