The Recording Academy (NARAS) sued FX Group, LLC, their longtime Grammy Awards program printer, for an unpaid $86,000 bill resulting from a broken printing agreement. However, the case was quickly dismissed by a federal judge in the Central District of California due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

The judge's dismissal came just four days after filing, though they noted that NARAS could amend their complaint if proper jurisdiction could be established. The swift dismissal raises questions about the case's preparation by NARAS's attorneys at Proskauer Rose LLP.

The legal costs associated with pursuing this relatively small amount likely exceed the disputed sum itself. Additionally, FX Group faces potential reputation damage from the lawsuit and subsequent media coverage, which could lead to a countersuit or defense if they have valid reasons for withholding payment.

This case demonstrates how legal disputes can often result in costs far exceeding the original amount in question, potentially leaving both parties worse off financially regardless of the outcome.

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