Roger Hill Sues Take-Two Over Use of Likeness without Consent

Roger Hill is suing Rockstar and Take-Two for using his likeness in the video game tie-in which was released for PS2 and Xbox last year. He is seeking a payment of $250,000 plus an order to restraining the use of his likeness. Take-Two claims it has a valid third party license to use the likeness.
 
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