Our groundbreaking lawsuit recently filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleges that filmmaker James Cameron used actress Q’orianka Kilcher’s likeness without authorization as the foundation for the appearance of Neytiri, the iconic blue-skinned warrior princess featured in the multibillion-dollar “Avatar” film franchise.
Firm News
Sarah Coogle Pregnancy Discrimination Case – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Arnold Peter represented correctional officer Sarah Coogle in a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, after she lost her unborn child when denied light-duty reassignment; the case settled for $1.7 million in 2018.
L.A. County Probation Department Disability Class Action – Gutierrez v. LACPD
In 2024, Peter Law Group filed suit on behalf of injured probation officers, including Raul Gutierrez, alleging that L.A. County unlawfully forced medically restricted officers into dangerous juvenile hall roles—a violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act gaining national attention.
Entertainment Recognition – Variety (Antalya Film Festival, 2016)
Variety recognized Arnold Peter as one of several international entertainment law professionals invited to the Antalya Film Festival in Turkey, highlighting his global industry prominence.
Pearson-Kardashian Defamation Case
Peter Law Group represented Ellen Pearson Kardashian in a defamation suit against the Kardashian family, which survived early dismissal and garnered widespread coverage.
LAUSD Whistleblower Case – Miramonte Scandal
Arnold Peter represented a former LAUSD risk manager in a whistleblower suit alleging retaliation for exposing corruption in handling Miramonte Elementary abuse settlements—warning of vast legal consequences.
Daily Journal Feature – Bridging Hollywood & Bollywood (2025)
In the Daily Journal profile “Meet the Man Connecting Hollywood and Bollywood,” Arnold P. Peter is noted for expanding U.S.–Indian entertainment law practice at Peter Law Group.
Ansel Adams “Lost Negatives” Controversy
Arnold Peter represented Rick Norsigian in a legal battle over 65 alleged Ansel Adams negatives bought at a garage sale, resulting in a confidential settlement restricting use of Adams’s name in future sales amid ongoing attribution debate.
