Lady Gaga was hit with a $100 million lawsuit by a California surf company over claims the pop star stole their logo for her new merchandise, according to documents obtained by FOX Business.
Gaga, whose full name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, launched her sixth studio album — “Mayhem” — on March 7, with merchandise featuring the Mayhem design.
Lost International filed a complaint in the California district court on Tuesday, claiming the “Just Dance” singer used “substantially similar if not nearly identical” logos that the company trademarked a decade ago.
The singer’s legal team denounced the attempt at litigation in a statement provided to FOX Business.
“Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM soared to No. 1 and shattered records, a testament to her unmatched talent and global impact,” her attorney, Orin Snyder, said. “It’s disappointing — but hardly surprising — that someone is now attempting to capitalize on her success with a baseless lawsuit over the name MAYHEM. This is nothing more than an opportunistic and meritless abuse of the legal system.”
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