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08 May 2009
I can't really say I'm surprised that someone is doing this, but former Nebraska QB, Sam Keller, is suing the NCAA and EA Sports over the use of his likeliness in the NCAA Football series. I do find it interesting that this dude decides to sue the NCAA now when they were already making millions off of him just being on the field when he played there. Perhaps he should sue the school itself? I mean, I'm sure they sold a ton of jerseys with his number on it. Isn't that his likeliness as well? I also don't see how it does anything for the current college players, it's not like they can get paid.Â
Anyway, here's the article from the Associated Press:
"OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller is suing EA Sports and the NCAA, saying the video-game maker wrongly uses the names and likenesses of college athletes in its products and that the NCAA sanctions the practice.
Keller's lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in San Francisco as a class-action, meaning he also sued on behalf of all college athletes depicted in EA's games.
Keller lawyer Rob Carey contends EA Sports profits from using the names and likenesses of players.
NCAA bylaws prohibit the use of the names and likenesses of athletes for commercial purposes.
The lawsuit would bar EA from using the names and likenesses of players and seeks undetermined pay for athletes who have been portrayed in the games.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved."
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