On August 4, 2005, District Judge George B. Daniels granted a motion for summary judgment and dismissed the suit, ruling that "a reasonable average lay observer would not conclude that The Da Vinci Code is substantially similar to Daughter of God.
Pada 4 Agustus 2005, Hakim Distrik George B. Daniels mengabulkan mosi untuk summary judgment dan menghentikan gugatan tersebut, memutuskan bahwa "rata-rata pengamat awam yang sewajarnya tidak akan menyimpulkan bahwa The Da Vinci Code secara substansial mirip dengan Daughter of God.