Evel Knievel has sued Kanye West over a video in which the rapper takes on the persona of "Evel Kanyevel" and tries to jump a canyon in a vehicle "visually indistinguishable" from the one used by Knievel in a failed 1974 canyon jump, according to the lawsuit. Knievel, whose real name is Robert Craig Knievel, filed the suit in federal court in Florida, claiming infringement of his trademark name and likeness. He also claims the "vulgar and offensive" images depicted in the video damage his reputation.
December 13, 2006 at 12:00 AM
1 minute read
The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Evel Knievel has sued Kanye West, taking issue with a music video in which the rapper takes on the persona of “Evel Kanyevel” and tries to jump a rocket-powered motorcycle over a canyon.
Knievel, whose real name is Robert Craig Knievel, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tampa, Fla., on Monday claiming infringement on his trademark name and likeness. He also claims the “vulgar and offensive” images depicted in the video damage his reputation.
Presented by BigVoodoo
Honoring outstanding legal achievements focused at the national level, largely around Big Law and in-house departments.
Women Leaders in Consulting Awards honors the industry standouts and rising stars who are making a mark within the profession.
Join General Counsel and Senior Legal Leaders at the Premier Forum Designed For and by General Counsel from Fortune 1000 Companies
General Statement of DutiesPerforms legal work involving full litigation of all types of matters both for and against the Town, including al...
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking a attorney to expand our national commercial real estate lending practice. Candidates should have a mi...
Health Law Associate CT Shipman is seeking an associate to join our national longstanding health law practice. Candidates must have t...
