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Litigation

May 13, 2003

Ooh-la-la! Deee-lite Performer Sues SEGA

The lead singer and founding member of the popular 1990s retro-funk-dance band Deee-lite, best known for its hit "Groove Is In The Heart," has sued SEGA of America Inc., alleging a character in a futuristic dancing game is based on her.

By Joan Osterwalder
        The lead singer and founding member of the popular 1990s retro-funk-dance band Deee-lite, best known for its hit "Groove Is In The Heart," has sued SEGA of America Inc., alleging a character in a futuristic dancing game is based on her.
        Kierin Kirby, who is known as Lady Miss Kier, claims Ulala in SEGA's "Space C...

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