For this week’s spotlight on pop culture and law, the Lawscar goes to The Hurt Locker. Iraqi War veteran Master Sgt. Jeffrey S. Sarver filed a lawsuit this week against people behind the Oscar nominated film, including director Kathryn Bigelow and banned producer Nicholas Chartier. Sarver alleges that Marc Boal, the screenwriter, was embedded with him in combat and stole his life story, even though the film’s credits state that the characters are entirely fictional. So, why wait until just days before the Academy Awards to file the lawsuit? It’s called leverage. And, it likely will work to squeeze out a nice financial (and confidential) settlement! Have a good weekend, Popbytes peeps. Remember, don’t drink and drive. But, feel free to drink and watch me on TV Guide Network‘s Countdown to the Academy Awards, starting Sunday at noon (PST)!
† Veteran Sues The Hurt Locker Over Life Story
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