Legal Dispute Over Eagles Lyrics Ownership: Lawsuit Against Don Henley Dismissed
A lawsuit filed by rare books dealer Glenn Horowitz against Eagles’ Don Henley and manager Irving Azoff has been dismissed by a New York State Supreme Court judge. The lawsuit arose from a criminal case where Horowitz was accused of selling stolen handwritten Eagles lyrics, which was later dropped due to procedural issues. The judge determined that there was sufficient probable cause for the criminal indictment based on an independent investigation and that Henley and Azoff did not act in bad faith to cause the dismissal of the case.
Horowitz alleges that he legally obtained and sold the lyrics years before the criminal case, claiming that Henley knowingly pursued wrongful charges against him. However, the court found that Henley's involvement with law enforcement did not amount to intentional infliction of emotional distress. Horowitz has filed an appeal, and he and Henley are still embroiled in legal disputes over the ownership of the disputed lyrics, which are currently in the custody of the District Attorney.
In conclusion, the lawsuit filed by Glenn Horowitz against Don Henley and Irving Azoff has been dismissed by the court. The judge ruled that there was probable cause for the criminal indictment and that Henley and Azoff did not act in bad faith. The legal battle over the ownership of the disputed lyrics continues between Horowitz and Henley.