Nike Denied Early Win in OBJ Lawsuit by Judge
BY: B. VIJAY
– A judge has denied Nike's request for an early win in the lawsuit filed by NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. (OBJ)
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– OBJ sued Nike in 2020, claiming that the company used his likeness without permission on a pair of shoes
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– Nike argued that OBJ had previously given them permission to use his image and that the lawsuit was without merit
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– However, the judge ruled that there was enough evidence to move forward with the lawsuit
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– The case will now proceed to discovery, where both parties will exchange evidence and prepare for trial
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– OBJ's lawsuit seeks damages of over $1 million, as well as an injunction to prevent Nike from using his image in the future
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– The case is one of several recent lawsuits in the sports world over the use of athletes' likenesses without permission
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– The ruling is a setback for Nike, which has faced criticism over its treatment of athletes and labor practices in recent years
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– The outcome of the lawsuit could have implications for how companies use the images and likenesses of athletes in the future
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– The case is ongoing, and it is unclear when a trial date will be set or when a final ruling will be made.
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