After winning for multiple years on the basketball court, Michael Jordan took another victory today in the federal court. Dominick’s will owe Jordan $8.9 million for using his name in advertisement without his permission in 2009
Michael Jordan said it was never about the money, and that’s very easy to believe since the billionaire decided to donate all of the winnings from the lawsuit to a Chicago based charity.
“It is my name, and I’ve worked hard for it for 30-something years, and I’m not just going to let someone take it. I’m pleased with today’s verdict. No one — whether or not they’re a public figure — should have to worry about their identity being used without their permission. The case was not about the money as I plan to donate the proceeds to charity. It was about honesty and integrity. I hope this case sends a clear message, both here in the United States and around the world, that I will continue to be vigilant about protecting my name and identity. I also hope the size of the monetary reward will deter others from using someone else’s identity and believe they will only pay a small penalty.” – Michel Jordan
Chicago should thank Dominick’s because their mistake helped the city gain $8.9 million in charity. Well done Jordan. The billionaire is still taking care of Chicago.
