Chapter 2663: Acknowledgement
Emily's lawsuit has shocked the world.
Originally, according to the law, Emily had no chance to sue. After all, she was paid $25 that year, so from the perspective of contract law, the portrait right had nothing to do with her. But once she filed the lawsuit and the media exposed it, it became a big deal.
Originally, most people were not familiar with the Statue of Liberty in the Sony Columbia movie title. But now everyone knows that Emily has been oppressed, living in poverty, and helpless for 66 years. The love of the American people has overflowed, and everyone is standing up for her. After all, this title is so sensational, but the actor not only did not receive reasonable compensation, but was impoverished all his life. This is obviously unacceptable.
The law is on the side of Sony Columbia, but public opinion is on the side of Emily. This also makes this lawsuit full of suspense. After all, the 13 jurors are all human beings. From the perspective of human nature, they are absolutely on the side of Emily. This is also where Izuchi Izuchi is depressed.
In desperation, Izuchi Izuchi found Lin Feng.
"Mr. Lin, I think there may be some misunderstandings between us, and no matter what misunderstandings there are, we can talk about it." Jing Shenchuzhi said sincerely.
This matter was caused by Lin Feng. In order to prevent the jury from ruling Emily as the winner out of sympathy, Jing Shenchuzhi had to use some tricks.
"Jing Shenchuzhi, there is no misunderstanding between us, so there is nothing to talk about between us. I will take care of the matter about Emily. If you want to talk, then talk in court. Of course, I am not a person who does not give people opportunities. The right to use the image of 100 million US dollars a year, 66 years, I will give you a discount, 5 billion US dollars." Lin Feng said.
5 billion US dollars! Jing Shenchuzhi almost splashed the water in front of him on Lin Feng's face. You are too good at asking for a high price, 5 billion US dollars, why don't you rob it.
"This is indeed better than robbing. At least you can't rob 5 billion US dollars!" Lin Feng said with a smile.
"Mr. Lin, don't think you will win for sure." Jing Shenchuzhi left with a wave of his sleeves.
"No need to see you off!" Lin Feng laughed.
"Boss, this lawsuit is not easy to fight. Why don't we settle it out of court?" Lin Chiling asked in a low voice.
"Haha, Chiling, there is no possibility of reconciliation between Sony Columbia and me. Therefore, there is no need to settle. Besides, what we want in this matter is not money. But justice. For me, a few billion dollars is not important. What is important is this justice and this popularity!" Lin Feng said.
For Lin Feng,
A few billion dollars. It is really useless. On the contrary, this kind of justice and this kind of popularity are what Lin Feng values.
Three days later, the trial that shocked the entire film industry opened. As expected by everyone, from the evidence, Emily did not have any advantage. The contract at that time had bought out her portrait rights, although it was only 25 US dollars, and the income and effort were completely disproportionate. But this is indeed in line with the contract law and is protected by law. After only one trial, the judge ruled that Sony Columbia won.
But Ibuka Izuyuki was not happy about this at all. Because the judge reminded Emily in court that although she could not sue Sony Columbia for infringing her portrait rights, she could sue Sony Columbia for persecution and demand 66 years of material compensation and mental damages from Sony Columbia. In court, Ron announced that he would claim $660,000 in living compensation and $7 billion in mental damages from Sony Columbia on behalf of Emily. The judge accepted the case and announced that the trial would be held in a week.
Ron's claim and the judge's acceptance almost made Jing Shenchuzhi roar in court on the spot. This is really a bit too bullying. Whether it is Lin Feng, Ron's law firm, or this judge, they are all a bit too bullying. This is completely a death sentence for Sony Columbia. If Sony Columbia really loses the case, the amount of compensation will be enough to bankrupt Sony Columbia. $7 billion is simply a life-threatening amount. Not many companies can pay out $7 billion.
If Sony Columbia really pays $7 billion in compensation, then unless the parent company pays the money, Sony Columbia will have to go bankrupt. However, the current operating conditions of the parent company are not very good, and it is probably impossible to come up with 7 billion US dollars to fill this hole. Especially this hole is a product of the Columbia era. It is even more unreasonable for Sony to come up with this money to fill this hole.
Once he loses, as the actual decision-maker of Sony Columbia, he will inevitably bear the corresponding responsibility for it. And this responsibility is nothing more than taking the initiative to resign and take all the sins on himself. This is the usual practice of Japanese companies. Sacrifice the small self and improve the big self.
As for now, Emily's experience has been sympathized by everyone, and the judge took the initiative to ask Emily to apply for personal persecution and compensation for mental damage. This obviously means that the judge is also on Emily's side. As for the public, it goes without saying that according to the public opinion surveys of major media on the market, almost all of them are on Emily's side. Once the trial begins, Ibuka Izuyuki can foresee that the jury will unanimously rule that Emily wins.
No, absolutely not. Ibuka Izuyuki absolutely cannot accept such a fact. He will never accept the result of losing the case. Win, must win.
Persecution, since Emily wants to accuse herself of being persecuted by Columbia, there must be evidence, at least human and physical evidence. And all this has been 66 years, and those people back then are almost dead. As for their descendants, since Emily is a person who has been forgotten, no one will mention Emily to future generations. The only witness at present is Joseph Cohen, the son of Harry Cohen, the only remaining veteran of Sony Columbia. However, Joseph Cohen had retired and returned to his hometown as early as after Sony acquired Columbia. Now he is just an honorary chairman in the company. In fact, no one knows where he has gone. And his age this year is similar to Emily, and he should be nearly 90 years old.
He should know what happened back then, but his father sanctioned Emily, and Jing Shenchu believed that Joseph Cohen would not do anything to shame his father. Indeed, Joseph Cohen would not shame his father, but when Lin Feng found Joseph Cohen, everything was completely different.
Therefore, Jing Shenchu must find Joseph Cohen first. Fortunately, he has more connections in the United States than Lin Feng. He believes that he will find Joseph Cohen first.
Lin Feng, do you think you will succeed? No, your conspiracy will never succeed! Jing Shenchu sneered. He already has news about Joseph Cohen, who is enjoying the sun and the beach in Miami. He uses the money from selling Columbia to enjoy the last wonderful moments of his life.
But what Jing Shenchu never expected was that when he arrived in Miami, Lin Feng also arrived there, and his target was the same as his, Joseph Cohen.
"Lin Feng, why are you here!" Jing Shenchu growled.
"Haha, I'm not very familiar with the United States, but I have a brother named Ellison, who is very familiar with the United States!" Lin Feng smiled slightly.
Baka! Jing Shenchu cursed in his heart, and then took the lead to enter Joseph Cohen's room and found Joseph Cohen who was sunbathing on the balcony in the back garden.
"Joseph, I think you already know what happened. I think you shouldn't do anything to shame your father." Jing Shenchu said.
Joseph Cohen is 89 years old this year. He is old and frail. When he saw Jing Shenchuzhi coming in, he did not stand up, but looked at the sun.
"The weather here is really good. It is very suitable for an old man like me to spend the last time here." Joseph said slowly.
Jing Shenchuzhi frowned slightly. He had guessed what the old man was going to say next.
"How much do you want?" Jing Shenchuzhi asked with gritted teeth.
"Not much, 300 million US dollars. I am 89 years old this year. The doctor said that there is no problem with my body living for another three to five years. In order to make the last three to five years of my life more enjoyable, I need 300 million US dollars. Give me 300 million US dollars, and I will keep Emily's secret forever. Otherwise, I will tell it." Joseph said with a smile.
Blackmail! This is naked blackmail! —— Jing Shenchuzhi gritted his teeth.
"Haha, Jing Shenchuzhi, if you think it is too expensive, then Mr. Joseph, let's make a deal. You tell this matter and I will give you 300 million US dollars!" Lin Feng walked in with a smile.
Joseph turned his head and looked at Lin Feng, his eyes lit up slightly.
"I know you. You are the world's richest man, Lin Feng. Now that you are here, I think my old age will be very secure!" Joseph laughed.
Jing Shen Chuzhi's face was full of gloom. Lin Feng, however, was smiling.
"Yes, I am here. Your old age will indeed be very happy! How about it? Make an offer! Let you live a better life in your old age." Lin Feng shrugged and said.
"Lin Feng, are you willing to be blackmailed by this old bastard! 300 million US dollars, that's 300 million US dollars!" Jing Shen Chuzhi growled. This money is too much. Sony Columbia can't take it out, but if he wants to settle this matter, he must pay for it himself. Although he can take out the money, if he gives it to Joseph, the old bastard, he will be poor. It doesn't make sense. The company is rich, but the person is poor.
"Haha, I am not willing to accept it, but what I am more unwilling to accept is that someone has been wronged in vain. I don't want Ms. Emily to see God with grievances. In our China, after death, you can't go to heaven, you will go to hell." Lin Feng said with a smile.
"Asshole!" Jing Shen Chuzhi cursed.
"Thank you!" Lin Feng bowed. (To be continued)