Defendant profile AI lab — text-to-video models (Gen-3, Gen-4)

Runway

Runway is named in the Hollywood-studio video-model coalition cases tracking the Disney/Universal-style copyright-output theories, and in the related actor/likeness class actions. No final judgments yet.

📍 New York, NY· 1 active or resolved case
Total exposure
Not yet quantified
Headquarters
New York, NY
Docket count
1 case

Litigation

Studios v. Runway (Hollywood video-model coalition)
C.D. Cal. · Active (filings sealed in part)

Allegations parallel the Midjourney studio action — output reproductions of protected film and TV imagery.

StatusTracked editorially

Coverage on this page is editorial. Pre-suit and pre-MTD matters are tracked at the partner-firm-disclosure level only — see methodology for inclusion criteria.

Runway lawsuits — frequently asked questions

Is Runway being sued?

Yes. Runway is currently a defendant in 1 AI-related lawsuit tracked by AI Lawsuit Tracker. Runway is named in studio-coalition video-model copyright actions tracking the Disney/Universal output-infringement theories.

How many lawsuits does Runway face?

As of the latest update, Runway is named in 1 active or resolved AI-related case, including federal copyright class actions and publisher coalition cases. The count updates daily.

What are the most important Runway lawsuits?

The flagship cases against Runway are: Gardner v. Runway AI.

Where can I find court filings for Runway cases?

Every case on this page links to the official PACER docket and CourtListener record. Filings, orders, and motions are pulled from public court records and verified before publication.

Last updated: April 26, 2026. Counts reflect cases verified against public dockets and may lag new filings by 24–48 hours.