This Article is From Oct 03, 2013

Tyra Banks sues wig companies for USD 10 million

Tyra Banks sues wig companies for USD 10 million

Tyra Banks claims that the companies used her name and image to sell hairpieces

Highlights

  • Supermodel Tyra Banks has filed a USD 10 million lawsuit against several wig manufacturers over claims they used her name and image to sell hairpieces.
  • The supermodel-turned-TV titan, who is famous for her use of weaves and wigs, has filed suit against 10 separate companies who have allegedly used her trademark, reported TMZ Online.
  • Banks claims her image and name was used to advertise the companies' products. The America's Next Top Model star is seeking an injunction to prevent the sale of the items, and wants USD 10 million in damages.
Los Angeles: Supermodel Tyra Banks has filed a USD 10 million lawsuit against several wig manufacturers over claims they used her name and image to sell hairpieces.

The supermodel-turned-TV titan, who is famous for her use of weaves and wigs, has filed suit against 10 separate companies who have allegedly used her trademark, reported TMZ Online.

Banks claims her image and name was used to advertise the companies' products. The America's Next Top Model star is seeking an injunction to prevent the sale of the items, and wants USD 10 million in damages.

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