Tyra Banks is suing a total of 10 companies in the lawsuit. The documents claim that the wig sellers are using image, name and other trademarks to market their goods. Reuters
Tyra Banks is attempting to snatch the wigs of several companies that she says have been using been using her name and likeness to sell hairpieces.
TMZ reports that the model beauty and media maven -- known for her ever changing tresses -- has filed a lawsuit in L.A. county against 10 companies that create wigs. The suit claims that the companies have been using her "name, photograph, image and identity" to market their products. She adds that her trademarks have also been employed in the hair trickery.
Several sites continue to use images of the former supermodel and talk show host to sell a variety of hairpieces online.Pink Lace Hair Goods
To detail just how valuable her trademark is, the suit includes all 11 pages of the star's IMDB profile -- you know, just to drive home Tyra's greatness. The documents also pays homage to her magazine cover girl days, making sure to refer to Banks as a "former supermodel." The suit is requesting an injunction of the sale of the products as well as at least $10 million in damages -- proof that Ms. Banks is more than serious when it comes to matters of the hair.
