Ravens quarterback and 2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson has filed a federal lawsuit against Amazon.com. According to Childs Walker of the Baltimore Sun, Jackson claims the online retail site has allowed third-party sellers to post items that bear Jackson's likeness and catch phrases without his permission.
A statement released on Thursday by the Florida-based law firm Ritter Chusid, LLP, which represents Jackson, reads, "Amazon is deliberately attempting to confuse and deceive the public that the infringing items are affiliated or endorsed by Lamar Jackson as apart [sic] of his brand to commercially exploit Lamar’s celebrity and notoriety for significant profit, when in fact, they have no consent, or license with Lamar or the National Football League to use Lamar’s publicity rights.