George Clinton Must Face Trial in P-Funk Royalties Battle With Bernie Worrell Estate: Appeals Court
An appeals court has ruled that George Clinton must face trial regarding the ownership of a portion of the Parliament-Funkadelic catalog by the estate of late keyboardist Bernie Worrell. The court reversed a previous dismissal, stating that a jury should determine the timeliness of the claims. This legal battle stems from a 1976 contract and ongoing disputes over royalties since Worrell's death in 2016.
- ▪The appeals court ruled that a jury should decide on the ownership claims related to the P-Funk catalog.
- ▪A federal judge had previously dismissed the lawsuit due to the statute of limitations, but this was overturned by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- ▪The dispute involves a 1976 contract between Clinton and Worrell concerning ownership stakes in the P-Funk masters.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 01:19:25 +0000 |
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