Instinct Productions argued that Blackground had no right to recover damages since Aaliyah was a company employee but the judge, Carol Edmead, found that Aaliyah was also Blackground's chief asset.
Blackground had no right to recover damages since Aaliyah was a company employee. This was what Instinct Productions argued. Aaliyah was also Blackground's chief asset. The judge found this. Carol Edmead was the judge.