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Sep 7, 2017 · John Steinbeck's stepdaughter Waverly Scott Kaffaga was awarded more than $13 million after battling with his son over film rights to Steinbeck's books.
Sep 11, 2019 · The decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday delivered partial victories to the late author’s stepdaughter, Waverly Scott Kaffaga, and to Gail Steinbeck, the widow of his son, Thomas.
Sep 12, 2019 · The decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday delivered partial victories to the late author’s stepdaughter, Waverly Scott Kaffaga, and to Gail Steinbeck, the widow of his son, Thomas.
Waverly Scott Kaffaga filed a lawsuit in 2014 against Thom Steinbeck, the author’s son, and his wife, Gail Knight Steinbeck, alleging that they were interfering with her ability to license...
Sep 9, 2019 · In this latest round, a federal jury in Los Angeles unanimously awarded Waverly Kaffaga (“Kaffaga” or “Plaintiff”), as executrix of Elaine’s estate, approximately $5.25 million in compensatory damages for slander of title, breach of contract, and tortious interference with economic advantage, and $7.9 million in punitive damages ...
Aug 13, 2008 · In this case, Elaine Steinbeck had the opportunity in 1994 to renegotiate the terms of the 1938 Agreement to her benefit, for at least some of the works covered by the agreement were eligible, or about to be eligible, for termination.
In this latest round, a federal jury in Los Angeles unanimously awarded Waverly Kaffaga (“Kaffaga” or “Plaintiff”), as executrix of Elaine’s estate, approximately $5.25 million in compensatory damages for slander of title, breach of contract, and tortious interference with economic advantage, and $7.9 million in punitive damages against Defendants.
