A Washington federal judge expressed some skepticism on Tuesday regarding the damages sought by a group of models against a Seattle-based strip club, which had allegedly utilised their images without any given consent. The question was raised as to whether viewers of these advertisements would truly hold the belief that such high-profile models would be working at a “mediocre” strip club with disappointing Yelp ratings.
The models’ lawsuit against the cabaret argued for reputational harm caused by the unauthorized use of their images. However, the judge’s remarks on Tuesday cast doubt upon this argument, questioning the level of potential damages, given the unlikely scenario of the public believing elite models would be employed at a poor-quality establishment.
On a broader scale, this case could have significant legal implications for image rights and reputation management within the entertainment and modelling industries. For more details on the ongoing litigation, please read the full article on Law360.