Trenton Garmon has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC, claiming unauthorized use of his identity, which he contends is defamatory and violates Alabama's privacy laws. He requests $8 billion in damages. The court previously dismissed his amended complaints due to insufficient claims. Garmon argues that Google's search engine results for his name constitute a violation of Alabama's Right of Publicity Statute, which protects against the commercial use of a person's indicia of identity without consent. The case addresses complex issues surrounding identity rights in digital contexts.
In Garmon v. Google LLC, the court dismissed Trenton Garmon's claims regarding Google's alleged misuse of his identity under Alabama's Right of Publicity Statute. Garmon asserts that Google has used his identity without consent in a way that defames him and violates his privacy rights.
According to Garmon, the appearance of his name and image on Google search results constitutes unauthorized use of his indicia of identity. He seeks $8 billion in damages for the alleged violations, emphasizing the importance of consent in relation to commercial use.
The Alabama Right of Publicity Statute specifically prohibits the commercial use of a person's indicia of identity without consent, applicable in several contexts including advertising, selling, and fundraising. Garman's grievance centers around these legal definitions.
Garmon's complaint has faced multiple dismissals due to insufficient claims, highlighting the procedural challenges individuals face in litigation, especially when asserting rights based on publicity and identity theft in the digital age.
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