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'Big Dawg' vs. Madden lawsuit dismissed
Joystiq —
According to a report on Cleveland.com, the lawsuit filed against Electronic Arts by Cleveland Browns fan John "Big Dawg" Thompson has been dismissed. The suit had been filed on the grounds that EA featured Thompson's likeness in Madden NFL 09 without his permission. More specifically, the game featured the likeness of Thompson wearing a dog mask and orange hat, a costume he's worn to Cleveland Browns home games for years. Thompson's lawyer, Alan Parker, noted that his client was happy the matter was closed, but noted that details of ...
Browns Fan's Case Against EA Dismissed, Will Probably Be Settled [Follow-ups]
Consumerist —
... no longer use his image. The Consumerist crystal ball says Big Dawg will be in Madden NFL 11, and the Dawg will be getting paid for the appearances from here on out. Browns superfan John 'Big Dawg' Thompson's case against game maker likely to be resolved [Cleveland.com, via ...
EA, Dawg Apparently Settling $25,000 Madden Lawsuit [EA Sports]
Kotaku —
... that Thompson's lawyers had canceled a procedural conference because the case is in the process of being dismissed. Thompson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's "Hall of Fans," who wears a bug-eyed dog mask, hard hat and waves a bone, had sued EA for a similar character appearing in Madden NFL 2005. The Plain Dealer's Oct. 5 report said the suit was expected to be resolved in three weeks. His suit sought at least $25,000 and a promise from EA to no longer use his image. Browns Superfan John 'Big Dawg' Thompson's Case Against Game Maker Likely to be Resolved ...
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