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Pierre Garcon files lawsuit against FanDuel
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:34 pm
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If the NFL and ESPN back the site, will he have a realistic chance of winning?
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FanDuel, the daily fantasy sports site worth over $1 billion, was just hit with a proposed class action lawsuit by Pierre Garcon, a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins, who's seeking to represent all NFL players. The complaint basically accuses FanDuel of running a business and making money while using player names and likenesses without proper authorization. It's likely FanDuel has an agreement with the NFL and other sports leagues to use its content, but this lawsuit alleges the daily fantasy sports site hasn't signed any deals with the NFL players association for using player likenesses.
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"I am bringing this lawsuit against FanDuel for using my name, image, and likeness in both daily fantasy contests and through advertising on TV ads and infomercials. FanDuel has taken the liberty to engaged in these actions without my consent and without proper licensing rights. As a result of these activities, FanDuel daily fantasy contests have shown increasing revenues leading to large profits. Therefore, on behalf of myself as well as any other players who are being treated unjustly, I chose to file a complaint.
If the NFL and ESPN back the site, will he have a realistic chance of winning?
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 5:37 pm
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:35 pm to Ed Osteen
I hope this kills those incessant commercials.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:36 pm to mattz1122
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I hope this kills those incessant commercials.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:37 pm to Ed Osteen
Good. They should get their cut. Just like with the video games.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:43 pm to Ed Osteen
I know that there are differences, but using similar logic, shouldn't boxers--or any individual sport athlete--be able to sue for sport betting?
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:45 pm to buckeye_vol
Good God, Pierre must know his time is coming to an end and hasn't saved wisely. What a tool.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:53 pm to Ed Osteen
This got alllllooooottt more interesting...
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:01 pm to Ed Osteen
The NFL has a deal with Draftkings, not Fanduel. That's why the lawsuit is just against Fanduel.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:08 pm to JG77056
Isn't he playing for an organization that profits using a whole group of peoples likeness as a mascot without their consent? Bit ironic.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:15 pm to Ed Osteen
If this case had any legs, wouldn't the NFLPA be on this and not just PG?
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:17 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
quote:Wtf
Good. They should get their cut. Just like with the video games
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:23 pm to JG77056
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The NFL has a deal with Draftkings, not Fanduel. That's why the lawsuit is just against Fanduel.
you don't shite where you eat, Jerry Jones is an owner of Draftkings
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:27 pm to Ed Osteen
In FanDuels defense, Pierre's image is used minimally at best.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:36 pm to aVatiger
lol who puts garcon in their lineup..
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:40 pm to SouljaBreauxTellEm
I do every Sunday in my 30-team league.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:55 pm to Ed Osteen
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FanDuel has taken the liberty to engaged in these actions without my consent and without proper licensing rights.
I can't see how this is accurate considering he was promoting Fanduel contests on his twitter account last season. Wouldn't that be a form of consent?
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:59 pm to TTownTiger
So don't use pictures. Then does fanduel get sued for using his name? The players don't 'own' their stats. I am so tired of these guys bitching about this shite.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:02 pm to TexasTiger08
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Isn't he playing for an organization that profits using a whole group of peoples likeness as a mascot without their consent? Bit ironic.
yeah, those bears, eagles, tigers, etc aren't getting paid either. their likeness being used al laround the country.
f'in humans bears and tigers gotta eat
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:04 pm to Ed Osteen
NFL players whine about everything.
Nobody is using Garcon's likeness anyway. He blows.
Nobody is using Garcon's likeness anyway. He blows.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:05 pm to Ed Osteen
quote:The NFL isn't exactly batting the best legal average of late.
If the NFL and ESPN back the site, will he have a realistic chance of winning?
Kudos if FanDuel can scrap together counsel fees after all the annoying advertising they've been buying. That alone makes me want this suit to be successful.
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