A former Buckeye great is suing the Ohio State University for improper use of athletes’ images.
Linebacker Chris Spielman has filed a lawsuit on behalf of every Ohio State football player for failure of compensation for marketing opportunities, including a Honda-sponsored program at Ohio Stadium featuring former players such as Spielman, Two-time Heisman Winner Archie Griffin, Jim Stillwagon and Mike Doss in the 64 banners hanging around the stadium. Nike’s “Legend of the Scarlet and Gray” vintage jersey licensing program as well as other apparel contracts with the Buckeyes.
The defendants for this lawsuit are Ohio State University, talent management company IMG, as Honda and Nike are co-conspirators for this case.