Overview

• The lawsuit, originally filed in 2020, was dismissed but later revived by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2022, leading to the current trial in California federal court.
• Francesca Gregorini alleges that 'Servant' borrows central plot elements from her film, including a delusional mother caring for a lifelike doll and the role of a nanny in maintaining the illusion.
• Shyamalan's legal team argues that the claims are baseless, asserting that 'Servant' creator Tony Basgallop developed the concept independently based on his own experiences starting in 2005.
• The defense highlights significant differences between the two works, including their distinct genres, and points out that the concept of reborn dolls predates Gregorini's film.
• The trial includes screenings of 'The Truth About Emanuel' and episodes of 'Servant' for the jury, with testimonies from Shyamalan and other creators expected in the coming weeks.