The foundation accuses 7 of his children of wrongfully claiming rights to his songs . The brewing battle in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles centers on 51 songs written or co-written by Charles . Their `` improper '' claims `` created an enormous cloud '' over the songs ' value , lawsuit says . Foundation : Marc Toberoff ' children gave rights to his estate in a 1954 deal with their father . Controversy involves 7 songs , including `` What 'd I Say '' , '' and `` I Got a Woman
The foundation accuses 7 of his children of wrongfully claiming rights to his songs . Their `` improper '' claims `` created an enormous cloud '' over the songs ' value , lawsuit says . Foundation : Marc Toberoff ' children gave rights to his estate in a 1954 deal with their father . Controversy involves 7 songs , including `` What 'd I Say '' , '' and `` I Got a Woman