Judge Orders Plaintiffs to Pay Mariah Carey $92,303 Over Meritless 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Suit

Overview

• Andy Stone and Troy Powers were ordered to pay Carey US$92,303.20 after a judge found their lawsuit lacked merit, according to TMZ’s report of the ruling.
• The 2023 complaint alleged Carey’s 1994 hit copied their 1989 song of the same name, seeking US$20 million in damages.
• The court concluded there were grounds to deter the filing of baseless cases, resulting in monetary sanctions in Carey's favor.
• The plaintiffs had argued similarities in lyrics, melody, and overall feel and cited their track’s 1993 Billboard chart appearance.
• Coverage notes follow-on issues for the musicians’ lawyers and highlights Carey's broader career momentum, including celebrating 100 cumulative weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.