CBS Drops GLASS HOUSE Law Suit Against ABC

The CBS network has dropped its law suit against ABC over the reality series THE GLASS HOUSE. Last June, CBS alleged that its rival network was copying their long-running reality series 'Big Brother' with the impending show. In the discovery phase of the law suit filed, the network had alleged copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation and breach of fiduciary against ABC and its parent, The Walt Disney Company.

A statement just released by CBS reads:

"The viewers have spoken and delivered the ultimate form of justice against The Glass House. As a result, we filed in federal court this morning a voluntary dismissal without prejudice of our claims against ABC. The contract and trade secrets claims against former Big Brother” producers for violating their confidentiality agreements will continue separately in arbitration.

We reserve the right to re-file this claim against ABC/The Glass House, or any other entity, that goes to such shocking lengths to duplicate our copyright material."

In ABC's The Glass House 14 contestants live together in a house and have cameras following their day to day activities. In addition, the show features weekly challenges and eliminations. The last remaining contestant will win $250,000. The series has been a ratings disappointment for ABC. 

 

 

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