Grand Theft Auto team dismisses Lohan's legal bid as 'attention-seeking'

The companies behind the Grand Theft Auto video games say actress Lindsay Lohan’s legal action claiming the game’s latest instalment features a character based on her is an attention-seeking bid.

Grand Theft Auto team dismisses Lohan's legal bid as 'attention-seeking'

The companies behind the Grand Theft Auto video games say actress Lindsay Lohan’s legal action claiming the game’s latest instalment features a character based on her is an attention-seeking bid.

In Manhattan court papers, Take-Two Interactive Software and subsidiary Rockstar Games call the case frivolous and maintain it was “filed for publicity purposes”.

They are seeking to have the case dismissed and the 28-year-old Mean Girls star pay their legal fees.

The actress sued in July over Grand Theft Auto V. Her suit says the game uses her image, voice and style and evokes her via a character named Lacey Jonas.

But Take-Two says her voice, name and likeness are not used and the character resembles her only in being a young, blonde woman.

more courts articles

Newcastle United co-owner faces paying £3.4m to Greek businessman Newcastle United co-owner faces paying £3.4m to Greek businessman
Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van

More in this section

Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
(C)2024 Disney. Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Hotel Re-Opening Watch: Iconic Disneyland Paris hotel re-opens after two year renovation
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited