Clint Eastwood Wins $6.1 Million In Lawsuit Over CBD Endorsements
By Movieguide® Staff
Western actor icon and director Clint Eastwood won $6.1 million in a lawsuit against a company that allegedly used his image and name to sell their CBD products.
The Lithuanian company failed to respond to the summons issued in March. In addition to the $6 million settlement, the company also paid an additional $95,000 in attorneys’ fees.
“The company is also blocked from ever using his name and likeness again,” Fox Business reported.
Movieguide® previously reported on Eastwood’s lawsuit:
The longtime Hollywood actor, producer and director filed two federal lawsuits in Los Angeles against three CBD manufacturers and online retailers. Eastwood claims they illegally used his name in several online articles to endorse their CBD products.
“Mr. Eastwood does not have, and never has had, any association with the manufacture, promotion, and/or sale of any CBD products,” the document states.
Sera Labs Inc., Greendios and For Our Vets LLC, all of which sell products with descriptions such as “Euphoric CBD,” “Sera Relief,” and “Patriot Supreme,” are named in the lawsuit. The suit covers defamation claims, trademark infringement, false advertisement, and violation of Eastwood’s right of publicity. Eastwood also cited a “fake news” article where they claimed he was “stepping away from the spotlight” to focus on CBD products.
Moreover, the companies in question sent spam emails with the subject line “Clint Eastwood Exposes Shocking Secret Today,” and included an interview that imitated the “Today” show.
The second lawsuit focused on an additional group of individuals who allegedly used Eastwood’s name in the metadata for products online.
“By using Mr. Eastwood’s name in hidden metatags, Defendants have figuratively posted a sign with Mr. Eastwood’s trademark in front of their online store to attract consumers and caused the consuming public to believe that Mr. Eastwood is associated with and/or endorsed the CBD Online marketplace Defendants’ CBD products, when no such association actually exists,” the lawsuit states.
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