Woman Sues Yahoo Over E-Mail Photo
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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Doofus on 08 Jun 2007 at 7:35 am #
I think the lady suing for 3 million over the nude photos is being a lil bit more reasonable in her suit. I can see both sides of the arguement but, 20 million ??? Please that’s just greedy.