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Celebrities appear to seek out themselves in court additional typically than the general public. over and over they are defending themselves against somebody simply attempting to form a buck off their fame and wealth, however typically it is the stars themselves who assume it's okay to use the legal system to settle completely absurd problems. Let's scope a number of the foremost insane lawsuits involving celebs.
Celebrities appear to seek out themselves in court additional typically than the general public. over and over they are defending themselves against somebody simply attempting to form a buck off their fame and wealth, however typically it is the stars themselves who assume it's okay to use the legal system to settle completely absurd problems. Let's scope a number of the foremost insane lawsuits involving celebs.
QuickTrim Users vs. The Kardashians
A new category action lawsuit on behalf of QuickTrim users hopes to bilk Kim and Khloe Kardashian for $5 million for pedaling lies. The suit claims the sisters were but truthful after they endorsed the diet supplement because the reason behind their bikini bodies. Apparently, it's return as quite a shock that a product referred to as QuickTrim is additional of a promoting ploy than a miracle weightloss pill.
A new category action lawsuit on behalf of QuickTrim users hopes to bilk Kim and Khloe Kardashian for $5 million for pedaling lies. The suit claims the sisters were but truthful after they endorsed the diet supplement because the reason behind their bikini bodies. Apparently, it's return as quite a shock that a product referred to as QuickTrim is additional of a promoting ploy than a miracle weightloss pill.
Lindsay Lohan vs. E-Trade
Maybe Lindsay Lohan is simply bored with being the defendant within the courtroom that she thinks up ridiculous things to sue over. One such example: her decide to sue money big E*Trade for $100 million as a result of one among their commercials had a baby named Lindsay who was a "milkaholic." basically, Lohan thought her name was a giant enough complete (like Oprah or Madonna) that they were mocking her directly.
Maybe Lindsay Lohan is simply bored with being the defendant within the courtroom that she thinks up ridiculous things to sue over. One such example: her decide to sue money big E*Trade for $100 million as a result of one among their commercials had a baby named Lindsay who was a "milkaholic." basically, Lohan thought her name was a giant enough complete (like Oprah or Madonna) that they were mocking her directly.
Jay-Z vs. Diamond Dallas Page
It's all regarding the image, baby. Former WWE wrestler Diamond Dallas Page really copyrighted his "diamond cutter" hand image and took hip-hop icon Jay-Z to court when the singer started using it as a part of his branding repertoire. Page has since dropped the suit when settling for an undisclosed quantity of money.
It's all regarding the image, baby. Former WWE wrestler Diamond Dallas Page really copyrighted his "diamond cutter" hand image and took hip-hop icon Jay-Z to court when the singer started using it as a part of his branding repertoire. Page has since dropped the suit when settling for an undisclosed quantity of money.
Kim Kardashian vs. Old Navy
If an "image" is all you are famous for, then we tend to suppose you've got to defend it, however it appeared to a small degree overboard when Kim Kardashian sued recent Navy for employing a industrial model who bears her likeness while not Kim's permission. The model, Melissa Molinaro (pictured right), conjointly happens to be dating Kim's ex, Reggie Bush, therefore maybe there is additional to the suit than meets the attention.
If an "image" is all you are famous for, then we tend to suppose you've got to defend it, however it appeared to a small degree overboard when Kim Kardashian sued recent Navy for employing a industrial model who bears her likeness while not Kim's permission. The model, Melissa Molinaro (pictured right), conjointly happens to be dating Kim's ex, Reggie Bush, therefore maybe there is additional to the suit than meets the attention.
Michael Jordan vs. Allen Heckard
For Allen Heckard, baring a passing resemblance to the world's greatest basketball player has been hell, or a minimum of that is what he'd have you ever believe. Heckard is suing Michael Jordan and Nike for $832 million just because being mistaken for the legend has caused him a good deal of "emotional duress." Nevermind the actual fact that Heckard purposely dresses like Jordan and even has the trademark gold hoop earring.
For Allen Heckard, baring a passing resemblance to the world's greatest basketball player has been hell, or a minimum of that is what he'd have you ever believe. Heckard is suing Michael Jordan and Nike for $832 million just because being mistaken for the legend has caused him a good deal of "emotional duress." Nevermind the actual fact that Heckard purposely dresses like Jordan and even has the trademark gold hoop earring.
50 Cent vs. Taco Bell
50 Cent encompasses a troublesome time taking a joke. In 2008, the rapper took Taco Bell to court when the fast-food big tried a humorous ad campaign within which they sent open letters to multiple publications encouraging the rapper to vary his name to "79 Cent" or "89 Cent" to push their new menu things. fifty did not realize it funny.
50 Cent encompasses a troublesome time taking a joke. In 2008, the rapper took Taco Bell to court when the fast-food big tried a humorous ad campaign within which they sent open letters to multiple publications encouraging the rapper to vary his name to "79 Cent" or "89 Cent" to push their new menu things. fifty did not realize it funny.
Miley Cyrus vs. Asians
Have you ever taken a photograph you want never saw the sunshine of day as a result of you were doing one thing mildly offensive? we tend to in all probability all have, as well as pop star Miley Cyrus. The singer found herself in an exceedingly category action lawsuit on behalf of Asian-Pacific Islanders when a photograph of her jokingly slanting her eyes surfaced on-line. The suit is seeking an insane $4 billion in damages.
Have you ever taken a photograph you want never saw the sunshine of day as a result of you were doing one thing mildly offensive? we tend to in all probability all have, as well as pop star Miley Cyrus. The singer found herself in an exceedingly category action lawsuit on behalf of Asian-Pacific Islanders when a photograph of her jokingly slanting her eyes surfaced on-line. The suit is seeking an insane $4 billion in damages.
Kim Kardashian vs. Hair Removal trade
Kim Kardashian makes it on the list once more for allegedly creating false claims in her sponsorship cope with hair removal company TRIA. A rival within the hair removal trade accuses Kim and TRIA of misleading customers since Kim claims she uses the merchandise on her entire body (which is unsafe), has done away with shaving (which TRIA explains is really to be utilized in tandem with their product), which she solely uses TRIA (which she's contradicted in different interviews).
Kim Kardashian makes it on the list once more for allegedly creating false claims in her sponsorship cope with hair removal company TRIA. A rival within the hair removal trade accuses Kim and TRIA of misleading customers since Kim claims she uses the merchandise on her entire body (which is unsafe), has done away with shaving (which TRIA explains is really to be utilized in tandem with their product), which she solely uses TRIA (which she's contradicted in different interviews).
Lindsay Lohan vs. Pitbull
Oh Lindsay Lohan, she's in additional proceedings than she is in movies. In her most up-to-date civil lawsuit, the actress is suing Pitbull for exploiting her name in his song "Give Me Everything" within which he says, "Got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan." Pitbull has apologized and says he meant no damage, however he is conjointly counter-sued, claiming his lyric is supported by Lohan's multiple criminal charges and jail stints.
Oh Lindsay Lohan, she's in additional proceedings than she is in movies. In her most up-to-date civil lawsuit, the actress is suing Pitbull for exploiting her name in his song "Give Me Everything" within which he says, "Got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan." Pitbull has apologized and says he meant no damage, however he is conjointly counter-sued, claiming his lyric is supported by Lohan's multiple criminal charges and jail stints.
Diddy vs. Valerie Turks
It's wonderful what individuals will flee with claiming. Poor Diddy had a legal battle with a seemingly unstable Valerie Turks, who accused the hip-hop mogul of a range of insane things. Among different allegations, Turks says Diddy is answerable for the WTC attacks, that he stole her valuable poker chip value "over a zillion bucks," that he fathered her kid, which he "put [her] baby in an exceedingly wheelchair."
It's wonderful what individuals will flee with claiming. Poor Diddy had a legal battle with a seemingly unstable Valerie Turks, who accused the hip-hop mogul of a range of insane things. Among different allegations, Turks says Diddy is answerable for the WTC attacks, that he stole her valuable poker chip value "over a zillion bucks," that he fathered her kid, which he "put [her] baby in an exceedingly wheelchair."