Today, the estate of legendary thoroughbred Seabiscuit filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia Union forward Sebastien Le Toux. The suit claims that Le Toux violated Pennsylvania right of publicity laws which protect celebrities from having their likenesses exploited for commercial gain without their permission.
Specifically, the suit claims that Le Toux has “knowingly and willfully exploited his uncanny resemblance to the legendary racehorse in order to secure valuable endorsements.”
Le Toux, who is a spokesperson for Continuex deworming products, Harmohn Kraft bridles, and Jeffers stable supplies, has denied any wrongdoing. Continue reading
