Disney Pooh battle continues
The holders of the North American rights to the Winnie the Pooh characters have hired celebrity lawyer Johnny Cochran to represent them in their 12-year legal fight with The Walt Disney Company.
The heirs of Stephen Slesinger say Disney owes them millions of dollars because they miscalculated royalties due from the sales of Pooh dolls, books and other merchandise for years.
Disney has denied the allegations.
The Slesinger’s hiring of Cochran is the second major change in lawyers the family has made this year. Cochran will face Daniel Petrocelli, who represents Disney in the case.
