Don Henley sues Duluth Trading Company

Just because an advertisement is presented as a pun or a joke does not shield it from liability.  Don Henley, no stranger to protecting his Right of Publicity, has taken action against Duluth Trading Company in response to their email advertising campaign “Don A Henley, Take It Easy.”  Well, he’s certainly identifiable from that use.  Here’s a YouTube post with details on the claim:

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