LeBron James sued by non-profit organization for copying 'More Than an Athlete' slogan

A Maryland n-profit organization which works on youth development, Game Plan Inc., has filed a lawsuit against Lakers star LeBron James’ UNINTERRUPTED media company, Disney, Nike and Take-Two Interactiasve Software Inc. for allegedly copying ir slogan ‘More Than an Athlete’. According to Game Plan Inc., y have used phrase ‘I Am More Than An Athlete’ since 2016 and tremarked it in 2018. company is suing or companies for at least $33 million due to profits me by its use.

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LeBron James sued: Lakers star LeBron James, Disney and Nike sued by a n-profit organization for use of phrase ‘More Than an Athlete’

LeBron More than An Athlete: UNINTERRUPTED deny allegations me

After LeBron James sued news spre like wildfire, UNINTERRUPTED responded to accusation in a statement to TMZ. y stated that LeBron James sued allegations me are ‘meritless’ and even contain factual inaccuracies. UNINTERRUPTED h tremarked 'LeBron More Than An Athlete’ before Game Plan, says statement. As per Game Plan’s lawsuit, LeBron James saw phrase on shirts worn by ir staff members during a 2017 NBA game when y ed a photo with Washington Wizards star player John Wall. lawsuit also stated that NBA game gave m ‘tremendous’ exposure, as it got attention from John Wall and LeBron James. y referred to LeBron James as arguably most famous athlete in world at time.

LeBron James sued: James and or companies yet to comment on issue

Game Plan has LeBron James sued for using phrase to make deals with companies like Nike, ESPN and NBA 2k video game without seeking permission. lawsuit was filed in US District Court for District of Columbia, as reported by Bloomberg Law’s Blake Brittain. LeBron James or any or company involved in lawsuit is yet to release a statement.

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Lakers LeBron James stats

LeBron James is currently averaging at 28 points, 7.8 rebounds and career-high 10. 8 assists per game. Lakers star has also crossed Kobe Bryant on all-time scoring list. James has also led Lakers to a 41-12 win-loss record in Western Conference. James last won  NBA All-Star game with his Team LeBron, where he h been chosen as leer by majority votes. 

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LeBron James Net Worth

LeBron James net worth is supposed to be $450 million, as estimated by Forbes. James is currently under a four-year contract with Lakers worth $154 million. Apart from NBA, James is a successful entrepreneur and owns multiple ventures like UNINTERRUPTED. 

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