Chris Gregerson writes "I work as a stock photographer/web developer. I saw a
photo of mine
used in Vilana Financial's full-page
phone book ad.
They wouldn't pay the licensing fee, and I
wrote about it online
(mirror).
They sued me for defamation, producing a sales agreement signed by "Michael Zubitskiy"
(who they said took the photo and sold the rights to them).
I sued them for copyright infringement, and they added
claims against me for trademark infringement, deceptive
trade practices, and tortuous interference.
There was a trial I'll remember on the 5th of November, and the judge
recently issued her
verdict
(mirror).
She ruled Vilana Financial forged the sales agreement, willfully infringed my photos,
and awarded me $19,462. All claims against me were denied. I represented myself
during the litigation." Link to Original Source
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