Woody Allen Sues Over Billboard and Internet Ads

Actor and director Woody Allen is suing American Apparel for the company's use of his image in its ad campaign. Allen says he wasn't asked if his image could be used and he wasn't compensated for the billboard and Internet ads that show him dressed as a rabbi.

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Allen has filed a lawsuit against American Apparel and is seeking $10 million in damages. The lawsuit states, "Allen does not engage in the commercial endorsement of products or services in the United States."

American Apparel doesn't offer up your typical ads. They even have a provocative ads section within their online newsroom. What do you think of the company's ad strategy? Talk about it.