Music overdubbing for broadcast

> Went to an outdoor arts concert today. One of the acts was Seattle's
> Total Experience Gospel Chior. Amazing Talent. They were raising
> money to cover litigation fees for a pretty interesting infringement
> case I thought I'd share with you: This singing group has been around
> for 25 years and sings at every local music happening. They had never
> been on national TV before last year when they were one of the NW acts
> featured on a nationally broadcast PBS show. They perfomed "Amazing
> Grace" and small takes of a few other songs. However, when broadcast
> they were shown performing, but another group was heard. They had
> been "poorly" overdubbed by "a group with a lot less talent". The
> production editors either screwed up the original soundtrack, or
> figured if you've heard one "Amazing Grace" you've heard them all.
> The Total Experience is sueing, and made the comment that their lawyers
> think this suit will broaden definitions of trademark/creative property
> infringement.

Here's an interesting situation for discussion as a hypothetical. This was just described to me by a friend (I'm in no way invloved in the actual case). I don't know any more facts now, but is there a copyright cause of action here?

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Alan Lewine
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