Nexstar Sues Time Warner Cable Over Imported Stations

Says TWC did not have permission to use signals

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Nexstar Broadcasting wasted no time in taking legal steps to stop Time Warner Cable from importing three of the TV group's stations to replace six of the Hearst TV stations the cable company was forced to black out when retransmission negotiations broke down.

Nexstar sued Time Warner in U.S. District Court, northern district of Texas, yesterday, alleging copyright infringement and breach of contract for importing its TV stations without permission. Nexstar is seeking a temporary restraining order and other injunctive relief.

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