Scholastic Sued By ‘Goosebumps’ Musical’s Authors Over IP Rights

Scholastic Inc. infringed two authors’ copyrights protecting their musical adaptation of a book in the “Goosebumps” series by distributing the show’s album’s artwork and sound recordings without consent, according to a federal lawsuit.

The children’s books distributor accomplished a “classic bait-and-switch,” making promises to the authors and then forcing them to enter a “less favorable arrangement” that’s damaged their rights and financial rewards, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The company faces nine counts including breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, and copyright infringement.

“This dispute is a cautionary ...