by Sean Green 32 mins ago
LiLo recently sued Rockstar Games and Take Two-Interactive for their “Grand Theft Auto V” character Lacey Jonas, whom she believes is a direct reference to her. Despite her past indiscretions, Lohan apparently has no sympathy for people looking to steal her image.
It’s rare to hear people with mafia ties seeking out the courtroom, but that’s what happened when “Mob Wives” star Karen Gravano sued “Grand Theft Auto V” for allegedly basing a character off of her. She’s seeking $40 million in damages, an offer they’re likely to refuse.
Cypress Hill backup singer Michael “Shagg” Washington tried to score a quarter…billion dollars from Rockstar Games in his 2010 lawsuit over his likeness supposedly being used in “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.” The court basically ruled him insane in the membrane and dismissed it.
Former NBA big man Bill Russell sued Electronic Arts for allegedly boxing him out of profits by using ... Read More →
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega just sued Activision Blizzard for using his likeness in “Call Of Duty: Black Ops II,” thus harming his stellar reputation (despite his convictions for drug trafficking and murder). This isn’t the first time a famous person has sued a video game company over a digital representation. In fact, Noriega joins an interesting mix of celebs who’ve gone to court to get themselves ejected from consoles…
1. Lindsay Lohan
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LiLo recently sued Rockstar Games and Take Two-Interactive for their “Grand Theft Auto V” character Lacey Jonas, whom she believes is a direct reference to her. Despite her past indiscretions, Lohan apparently has no sympathy for people looking to steal her image.
2. Karen Gravano
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It’s rare to hear people with mafia ties seeking out the courtroom, but that’s what happened when “Mob Wives” star Karen Gravano sued “Grand Theft Auto V” for allegedly basing a character off of her. She’s seeking $40 million in damages, an offer they’re likely to refuse.
3. Michael “Shagg” Washington
Cypress Hill backup singer Michael “Shagg” Washington tried to score a quarter…billion dollars from Rockstar Games in his 2010 lawsuit over his likeness supposedly being used in “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.” The court basically ruled him insane in the membrane and dismissed it.
4. Bill Russell
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Former NBA big man Bill Russell sued Electronic Arts for allegedly boxing him out of profits by using ... Read More →
