Screenwriter Salkin Sues 'Yellowstone' Creator Over Copyright Claim

Screenwriter Salkin Sues 'Yellowstone' Creator Over Copyright Claim

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Screenwriter Lauren J. Salkin's lawsuit alleges that Taylor Sheridan and several studios copied her 2016 pitch for a western drama, and the complaint seeks monetary damages and a court injunction, according to The Independent. Salkin filed the federal suit in the United States, naming Sheridan, Paramount Network, Elevate Entertainment, 101 Studios and other studios as defendants, as reported by Variety and the Los Angeles Times.

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Lauren J. Salkin Taylor Sheridan 101 Studios Paramount Elevate Entertainment Danny Huston Gil Birmingham

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24 août 2026
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Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit

The Independent • 24 août 03h10

A lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan and several studios copied a 2016 TV series pitch, seeking damages and an injunction.

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23 août 2026
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Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit

The Independent • 23 août 14h15

A lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan and several studios copied a 2016 TV series pitch, seeking damages and an injunction.

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Taylor Sheridan Sued by Writer for Allegedly Stealing Yellowstone Idea
Taylor Sheridan Sued by Writer for Allegedly Stealing Yellowstone Idea

The Hollywood Reporter • 23 août 03h41

TV writer Lauren J. Salkin has filed a copyright lawsuit claiming her 10-year-old series concept was used without permission in the Paramount Network series Yellowstone.

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Taylor Sheridan sued by writer claiming he stole ‘Yellowstone’ idea
Taylor Sheridan sued by writer claiming he stole ‘Yellowstone’ idea

Los Angeles Times • 23 août 00h00

A Virginia journalist claims her series concept was used without permission in the TV drama "Yellowstone" and its spinoffs, filing a federal lawsuit against writer-director Taylor Sheridan and associated studios.

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22 août 2026
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Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch
Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch

Variety • 22 août 19h56

Screenwriter Lauren J. Salkin has filed a copyright lawsuit claiming that the TV series "Yellowstone" was derived from her 2016 pitch for a western drama, naming Taylor Sheridan and several production companies as defendants.

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Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' Idea in Lawsuit
Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' Idea in Lawsuit

TheWrap • 22 août 17h59

Virginia writer Lauren J. Salkin alleges her 2016 pitch "Sovereign Nation" was used as the basis for the TV series Yellowstone and seeks an injunction and damages.

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