From Rolling Stone · Nancy Dillon · · 1m 10s
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Drop Lawsuit Against My Chemical Romance
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders dismissed lawsuit over My Chemical Romance uniforms but Live Nation claims no agreement was made.
In brief
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders dismissed lawsuit over My Chemical Romance uniforms but Live Nation claims no agreement was made. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders dropped trademark lawsuit against My Chemical Romance after court dismissed claims of uniform infringement. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Lawsuit Dismissed
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders formally dismissed lawsuit claiming My Chemical Romance infringed on their trademarked uniforms during Hollywood Bowl concerts.
Live Nation's Response
Live Nation accused Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders of twisting facts by claiming they extracted a concession to stop wearing the DCC uniform.
No Concession Made
Live Nation stated neither it nor My Chemical Romance made any concession to stop wearing the DCC uniform.
Uniforms Already Retired
Cheerleaders' parent company Pro Silver Star said costumes were retired more than a week before the lawsuit was filed.
First Amendment Defense
Live Nation argued the rock opera performances were protected parody under the First Amendment.
No Court Appearance
My Chemical Romance's lawyers did not respond to requests for comment and did not appear in court.
The essence
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders dropped trademark lawsuit against My Chemical Romance after court dismissed claims of uniform infringement.
