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Woman Suing Taylor Swift Might Have Missed Key Deadline

Woman Suing Taylor Swift Might Have Missed Key Deadline

Summary

A lawsuit involving Taylor Swift has hit a hurdle because the plaintiff, Kimberly Marasco, missed a key deadline to serve Aaron Dessner, one of the defendants. The court had already extended the deadline to October 15, but Marasco did not manage to serve the necessary legal documents in time. Marasco, who is representing herself, has alleged that her poetry was used without permission in various projects associated with Taylor Swift.

Key Facts

  • Kimberly Marasco filed a lawsuit claiming her poetry was used in Taylor Swift's music and visuals.
  • The court extended Marasco's deadline to serve Aaron Dessner until October 15, but she missed it.
  • Marasco filed a second amended complaint against Swift and other parties on October 14.
  • Dessner's lawyers argued that he was not properly served with the lawsuit documents.
  • Dessner described an incident where someone came to his home but did not identify themselves or deliver documents.
  • Judge Aileen Cannon gave Marasco one last chance to serve Dessner and declined any further extensions.
  • The first lawsuit Marasco filed against Taylor Swift was dismissed because Marasco failed to serve legal documents in time.

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