Judge Upholds Beastie Boys Verdict Over Monster Energy Video
Friday, December 5th, 2014 Liability LitigationA federal judge on Thursday refused to throw out Beastie Boys’ $1.7 million jury verdict against Monster Beverage Corp over the energy drink company’s use of the hip-hop group’s music in a promotional video without permission.
In a 69-page decision, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer in Manhattan said there was "ample basis" to believe the video could confuse people into believing incorrectly that Beastie Boys, a 2012 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had endorsed Monster energy drinks.
External References & Further Reading
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/05/us-beastieboys-monster-bev-idUSKCN0JI2FH20141205
