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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over P-Funk Co-Creation Credit

9/5/2025

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George Clinton's court ruling dismissed a lawsuit claiming Bernie Worrell should be credited as a co-creator of the P-Funk catalog.
Judie Worrell filed the lawsuit in 2022, managing her late husband's estate.
A federal judge cited the statute of limitations for copyright claims as the basis for dismissal.
Clinton's attorney expressed satisfaction, highlighting Clinton's musical legacy amid ongoing legal disputes.
The Worrell estate previously contested a 1976 contract, which was deemed void in 2021.

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George Clinton's court ruling dismissed a lawsuit claiming Bernie Worrell should be credited as a co-creator of the P-Funk catalog.
Judie Worrell filed the lawsuit in 2022, managing her late husband's estate.
A federal judge cited the statute of limitations for copyright claims as the basis for dismissal.
Clinton's attorney expressed satisfaction, highlighting Clinton's musical legacy amid ongoing legal disputes.
The Worrell estate previously contested a 1976 contract, which was deemed void in 2021.