The lawsuit makes observe of Nevada’s particular likeness legal guidelines, which permit for the usage of a celeb’s look by “impersonators in dwell performances,” additionally citing the First Modification. They mentioned the present has already been carried out greater than 3,600 instances since 2012.
“Over the previous eleven and one-half years … plaintiff has spent thousands and thousands of {dollars} promoting and selling its MJ Dwell present,” legal professionals for the tribute act argued.
“Plaintiff estimates that over 2,500,000 viewers members, clapping and singing of their seats, leaping to their ft, and dancing within the aisles, have skilled the enjoyment, pleasure, and thrill of MJ Dwell,” the docs filed in Nevada federal courtroom learn.