Extension of Time and Adjournment Requested in Cadence Comic Art Case as Settlement Discussions Continue

In August, 17 artists filed a lawsuit against Cadence Comic Art and Paolo Belfiore over “egregious misconduct.” They’re accused of defrauding the plaintiffs out of money. The plaintiffs include Becky Cloonan, David Marquez, Wesley Craig, Paolo Villanelli, Leila Leiz, Alessandro Cappuccio, Danai Christina Kilaidoni, Elena Casagrande, Valerio Schiti, Mahmud Anjum Asrar, Joelle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Crook, Jenny Frison, Pia Guerra, and Jill Thompson.

While the case is still in the early stages, a letter was sent to the judge presiding over the case, Hon. Jennifer L. Rochon, asking for an extension of time and adjournment.

The parties involved have been meeting to discuss a potential settlement and progress was made. The “Parties have agreed to an informal exchange of information and discussed potential settlement structures. Additional time is required to complete this exchange of information and work on settlement terms. “

The parties were required by the court to submit an order of a plan for the case, things like the timeline proposed, by November 14. The lawyer for the plaintiffs have asked that be extended to December 8. An Initial Pre-Trial Conference was scheduled for November 18 and that is being asked to now take place December 9, 10, 11, or 12.

Source: Graphic Policy