Legal Question in Business Law in Florida
Selling someones likeness
I want to sell a shirt that has a celebrity's fist name only. I'm not sure if I could get sued for that or not.
Asked on 7/09/06, 12:06 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Shigo
The Shigo Law Firm, P.A.
Re: Selling someones likeness
FL statute 540.08 prohibits the use of a person's name or likeness without consent. You could be sued for damages, including punative damages.
Answered on 7/10/06, 9:52 am
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