Celeb Photo Agency Sues Over Decade-Old Farley Picture Use

By Editorial Team

A celebrity photo agency has filed a lawsuit against hyperlocal news organization Block Club Chicago for alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that Block Club Chicago’s predecessor site, DNAInfo Chicago, used a photo of the late actor Chris Farley without obtaining the necessary licensing. The photo was reportedly used in an article published over a decade ago.

Law360 reported on the legal action, highlighting the copyright infringement claims made by the celebrity photo agency against Block Club Chicago. The lawsuit brings attention to the importance of obtaining proper licensing for the use of copyrighted material, even in cases where the use may have occurred years ago.

The lawsuit serves as a reminder to media organizations and online publications about the need to respect intellectual property rights and to secure appropriate permissions before using copyrighted material in their content.

For more details on this legal case, including court documents and related information, interested parties can refer to the attached Complaint document.