Who sued Mariah Carey over 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'?

Mariah Carey was sued by Andy Stone and Troy Powers, who claimed she copied their 1989 song.

What was the outcome of the lawsuit against Mariah Carey?

The judge dismissed the lawsuit as lacking merit and ordered the accusers to pay over $92,000 in sanctions.

How much did Mariah Carey win in sanctions?

Mariah Carey was awarded $92,303.20 in sanctions, with the total cost for the accusers nearing $110,000.

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Mariah Carey Wins $92K in Song Lawsuit

24 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Judge ordered accusers to pay Mariah over $92,000 in sanctions.
Lawsuit claimed Mariah copied 1989 song 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit as lacking merit and ordered sanctions.

A judge has ordered individuals who filed a lawsuit against Mariah Carey to pay her over $92,000 in sanctions. The legal action, filed in November 2023, alleged that Carey copied their 1989 song titled 'All I Want For Christmas Is You.'

The plaintiffs sought at least $20 million in damages. However, the judge dismissed their claims in March, deeming the lawsuit to be without merit. This dismissal was followed by the order for substantial financial sanctions against the accusers' legal team.

In total, nearly $110,000 was ordered to be paid to cover sanctions and other associated costs. The judge's decision aims to deter the filing of similar baseless lawsuits in the future, providing a significant financial penalty for the unsuccessful plaintiffs.

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