http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/blackish-copying-lawsuit-trial-1202744986/
A judge refused to dismiss the lawsuit filed against Black-ish creator Kenya Barris by his former writing partner Bryan Barber, who alleges that they originally developed ideas for the ABC comedy in 2006 for VH1.
JamesG
06-04-2018, 02:59 PM
"black-ish" Fraud Trial Shelved as Kenya Barris & Bryan Barber Settle
by Dominic Patten
June 4, 2018
The status of Kenya Barris’ future with Disney-ABC is still uncertain but we know for sure that the "black-ish" executive producer will not be going to trial over the Emmy nominated sitcom.
With a June 11 start date set for the courtroom drama, Barris and his former writing partner Bryan Barber have reached a settlement in the one and half year-old dispute.
“This entire case is settled,” said documents filed in LA Superior Court late last month by the Barber’s attorney Kenneth Ingber. “A request for dismissal will be filed within 45 days after the settlement,” the short notice of May 23 added.
No details of the confidential settlement were disclosed in the filing but Deadline has learned that all sides were indeed eager to see the matter concluded. This occurred a week after the "black-ish" Season 4 finale aired and as Barris’ contract talks with ABC Studios continue.
https://deadline.com/2018/06/black-ish-fraud-lawsuit-settlement-kenya-barris-bryan-barber-abc-1202402893/