Mariah Carey is currently facing a lawsuit regarding her renowned holiday hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.
” As per court documents obtained by The Blast, Andy Stone and Troy Powers are seeking a sum of $20 million from the singer, alleging copyright infringement. This marks the duo’s second attempt at suing Carey for the alleged infringement, following the dismissal of a similar case last year.
Originally featured on her 1994 album Merry Christmas, Carey’s timeless song has become a holiday season staple over the decades. It has consistently secured a position in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 since 2017. In Stone and Powers’ legal case, Stone argues that Carey violated the copyright of his 1989 song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which he released under his artist name, Vince Vance and the Valiants. He asserts that the melody, lyrics, and overall feel of the two songs bear substantial similarities, which, upon closer examination, support the plaintiffs’ claim of infringement.
The two individuals further assert that Carey has, without obtaining proper licensing, deceitfully presented these works as her own, using an implausible origin story. Her excessive pride knows no limits, to the point where even her co-credited songwriter doubts the authenticity of the narrative she has fabricated. This is simply a clear case of actionable infringement.
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Through the lawsuit, they aim to obtain a temporary injunction to halt or restrict any further infringement and unauthorized use of their copyrights and exclusive ownership rights. Additionally, they seek to confiscate all copies of the purportedly infringing work, while pursuing a permanent injunction to prevent any future alleged infringement and misappropriation. Furthermore, they are seeking $20 million in damages.
