Taylor Swift is facing a $7 million lawsuit from Florida artist Kimberly Marasco regarding her Eras Tour movie. Marasco claims that elements of Swift’s songs and videos resemble her own artistic work. The legal complaint names specific songs and videos from Swift’s albums Lover, Folklore, and Evermore.
Initially, Swift was also a defendant in the lawsuit, but Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case against her due to Marasco’s late filing. This dismissal allows Marasco the chance to bring her claims against Swift again later on. However, the lawsuit against Taylor Swift Productions, Inc. is still active.
Swift’s attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Marasco’s claims are outdated under copyright law. They pointed out that copyright infringement complaints must be made within three years of becoming aware of the infringement. As such, they argue Marasco can only pursue claims post-April 2021, while the works she referenced date back further.
Marasco claims copyright breaches in Swift’s film
Marasco retorts that she didn’t realize any similarities existed until she viewed the Eras Tour film in 2024, claiming her main focus has been on alternative rock. Her filing expressed that simply being famous doesn’t mean she was acquainted with Swift’s specific lyrics before producing her own albums.
In contrast, Swift’s legal team maintained that the familiarity with Swift’s music is widespread, citing significant media exposure surrounding every album release. They argued for an outright dismissal, deeming Marasco’s claims to be unsubstantiated.
Despite the ongoing legal dispute, Swift seems to remain unaffected in her personal life, continuing her high-profile romance with NFL player Travis Kelce. Meanwhile, Marasco stands firm in defending her artistic integrity, emphasizing her work’s uniqueness.