Blink 182's former drummer filed a lawsuit against an energy drink company yesterday (January 16), claiming that it wrongfully used his picture.
Travis Barker is alleging that Rockstar beverage's website published a photo of him "holding a can of one of Rockstar's beverages, and identifying him and his endorsement by name" without his consent.
The lawsuit claims that the company unjustly used his photo and image to endorse their product, alleging invasion of privacy, unfair competition and misappropriating his likeness to promote the product, reports the Associated Press.
The lawsuit also claims that Barker is "a prominent figure in the rock music world" and is seeking unspecified punitive damages.
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hmm odd. i wanna see the pic
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I think that if Travis doesn't want to be seen drinking something, he shouldn't drink it in public where his picture can (and will) be taken.
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dude, you misled me. i thought someone was sueing HIM. i even said "haha!" when i read the topic title.
you should change it to be less misleading. like "Travis Barker files lawsuit"
you should change it to be less misleading. like "Travis Barker files lawsuit"
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Paparazzi post pictures of people all the time that they don't have "permission" to post...meh...he needs to get over it.
Don't be a celebrity if you don't want people to take pictures of you and post them on the internet.
Don't be a celebrity if you don't want people to take pictures of you and post them on the internet.
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yeah i think it comes with the territory, the only difference between this and paparazzi shots is that they are making money from a product because of his image. basically, hes endorsing the product, but he didn't want to. i mean i really don't think its a big deal, its not like its scarring his image because he was drinking this product or whatever, its just to make money.
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Yeah, but he was drinking it out in public...he shoulda seen it coming.
In conclusion - celebrities need to shut up and quit whining about being famous; they knew what they were getting themselves into :P
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yeah, and i'm sure this lawsuit wasn't much of his choice anyways, i just bet their lawyers found a way to make some money.
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