Batman in Television Series Files Lawsuit
Holy mirror image. Former Batman Adam West isn’t doing battle with supervillains these days. He’s fighting another Batman.
West, who portrayed the Caped Crusader in the camp 1960s TV series, is asking for more than $9 million in damages from a group of advertising agencies that filmed television commercials with a non-West Batman.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. Aug. 7, 1989 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Monday August 7, 1989 Home Edition Part 1 Page 2 Column 5 Metro Desk 1 inches; 34 words Type of Material: Correction
Adam West’s Lawsuit--An article Saturday incorrectly reported the amount of damages actor Adam West is seeking in a lawsuit against three firms, which he says used his likeness in commercials without authorization. West is seeking $900,000.
West claimed that the other Batman used West’s “likeness, personality, voice and mannerisms” in a way that would make viewers believe they were watching West instead of an imposter.
Attorneys for West and the agencies appeared before Burbank Superior Court Judge Stephen O’Neil on Friday. O’Neil denied a motion from the agencies’ attorney to dismiss the case and ordered the two sides to appear for trial in November.
The commercials depict the Batman and Robin characters shopping during the Christmas season at Zayer’s, a chain of discount stores, Silcott said.
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