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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Ind. Law - More on: Indy law firm files action in Calif. on behalf of Fred Goldman, involving O.J.Simpson
Updating this ILB entry (which included a link to the press release) from Sept. 5, the AP reported earlier this week:
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - A judge on Tuesday tentatively rejected a lawsuit seeking the publicity rights to O.J. Simpson’s name, image and likeness to pay millions of dollars owed to relatives of his slain ex-wife and her friend.Last month, Fred Goldman asked the court to grant him the rights, claiming Simpson was making money from appearances and autograph signings that should be used to satisfy a wrongful death lawsuit judgment he estimated at $38 million in damages and interest.
Simpson’s attorney Yale L. Galanter had argued that any other outcome would amount to forcing Simpson into “involuntary servitude” to Goldman, the father of Ronald Goldman. * * *
Superior Court Judge Linda Lefkowitz took the case under submission, saying she believed Simpson would have to voluntarily give up his rights to publicity.
“We’re obviously disappointed by the judge’s tentative ruling but ... it’s not a final order. It is merely her preliminary thoughts,” said Goldman’s attorney Jonathan G. Polak. [ILB - from Sommer Barnard]
The judge allowed attorneys for Goldman to submit additional papers on the issue. With Simpson’s lawyers expected to reply, the case will last at least another two weeks, Polak said.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on October 19, 2006 09:25 AM
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