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Read previewThe estate of Colombian drug queen Griselda Blanco, who filed a lawsuit against Netflix for using the family's images and likenesses without proper authorization, has settled its case. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. According to court records viewed by Business Insider, the counsel for the family dismissed the complaint with prejudice on Friday, February 9, meaning it can't be refiled. Sofía Vergara (center) with "Griselda" producers Luis Balaguer (left) and Andrés Baiz, and creator Eric Newman (right). "I feel that the story, our story, my family's story, the Blanco family's universe, it's so complex and so legendary it should be shown respect when it comes to storytelling."
Persons: , Griselda Blanco, Michael Blanco, Marie Blanco, Sofía Vergara, Griselda, Blanco, Luis Balaguer, Andrés, Eric Newman, Romain Maurice, Getty, unfazed, Escobar, Billy Corben — Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Dade, Dade County Court, Entertainment, YouTube, Variety, Rotten Locations: Miami, Dade County
Griselda Blanco's son has sued Sophia Vergara and Netflix to block the release of "Griselda." In a statement to BI, the Blancos said Netflix should compensate Michael Blanco for sharing his story. In the suit, Michael Blanco says the show's creators used his "private artistic literary work" without permission or credit, which has created "irreparable harm." Representatives for Latin World Entertainment and Vergara did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider made outside regular working hours. Netflix"Make no mistake, Michael Blanco is humble and thrilled each and every time someone reaches out to shine a light on his mother and the Blanco family," the statement continues.
Persons: Griselda Blanco's, Sophia Vergara, Griselda, Michael Blanco, , Griselda Blanco, Sofía Vergara, TMZ, Michael, Vergara, Blanco, Andres Hernando Lopez, Rafael Alfredo Rojas Vega, Lopez, Rojas Vega, Luis Balaguer, Melissa Escobar, Catherine Zeta, Jones Organizations: Netflix, Service, Dade, Business, Entertainment Locations: Colombian, Florida's Miami, Dade County, Spanish
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