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Yahoo Sued for $20M for Illegal Image Use

&KEIFER
03/04/07 7:57 PM GMT
Yahoo Sued for $20M for Illegal Image Use

QUOTE: ... An Ohio woman is suing Yahoo for $20 million for allegedly using a photograph of her when advertising Yahoo e-mail services, Google Watch has learned.

According to a complaint filed in Ohio federal court, the woman, Shannon Stovall, learned of the alleged misuse of her likeness after she signed up for Yahoo e-mail. An image of Stovall (left) was included in the sign-up confirmation e-mail sent to Stovall's new Yahoo e-mail address.

Stovall, who is represented by attorneys from three firms—read: not a pro se lawsuit—is alleging Yahoo violated her right to publicity and right to privacy.

Stovall is seeking $20 million for compensatory and punitive damages and a portion of the profits that have been generated through the use of her likeness, and to cover her legal fees.

Reps from Yahoo were not immediately available for comment. Lawyers for Stovall have not returned calls seeking comment.


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no need to follow the link unless you'd like to read the silly comments underneath it

.... somebody needs to knock these arrogant S.O.B's** down a peg and show them that they can be held accountable

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DISCALIMER .. arrogant s.o.b's is a term of endearment that I grew up with as a child .... but in this case it is directed at YAHOO, LYCOS, GOOGLE, MICROSOFT ... and anybody who feels their size excludes them from simple decency and common sense



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&philcUK
03/04/07 8:12 PM GMT
Yahoo, owners of Flickr, flaunting personal image copyrights? surely some mistake!
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+Samatar
03/04/07 9:09 PM GMT
So from now on I guess we just sign any emails about copyright violation "S. Stovall"...
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&KEIFER
03/04/07 9:13 PM GMT
LOL
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.laurengary
03/05/07 6:27 AM GMT
At least it'll get their attentions...

I gotta find this woman ! She's better than the lottery ! =D
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+Samatar
03/05/07 6:39 AM GMT
Hey, for 20 million, I'd let them use my face... or any other part of my anatomy for that matter...
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Icedtears
03/07/07 9:35 AM GMT
Interesting. I'm sure they'd think again when using a photo once they lose 20million
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