COLUMBUS (AP) — The attorney for one of Ohio State’s most famous football stars says he’s disappointed the university is trying to get a judge to throw out a lawsuit alleging the university used ex-athletes’ photos without permission.
The class-action suit by former linebacker Chris Spielman seeks compensation for the former athletes and an end to marketing programs that capitalize on them.
Attorney Brian Duncan says he’s disappointed Ohio State “took a defensive position instead of trying to resolve the underlying claims.”
University spokesman Chris Davey says Ohio State believes Spielman has made legally and factually unfounded claims, and court rules require the university to respond to the lawsuit.