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hes been doin it 4 years & is now suin his brother b/c his brother is usin there last name 4 biz....yes u read that right
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Lou Ferrigno Files Lawsuit Over Store
March 10th, 2006 @ 12:48pm
By WAYNE PARRY
Associated Press Writer
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - As "The Incredible Hulk," Lou Ferrigno probably would have ripped off his shirt in anger. Instead, he's suing his brother over trademark rights to a fitness equipment store.
Ferrigno, who played the green-skinned monster in the 1978-82 TV series, is suing Andrew Ferrigno and his wife, Janie, and their business, Ferrigno Fitness of Greenwich Township, claiming they are unlawfully trading on his name and image.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Trenton, claims the store has a green awning, portions of the interior are green, and one green wall is covered with photos of Ferrigno in bodybuilding poses, as well as in his trademark green makeup for his role as the Hulk.
Ferrigno was a bodybuilder before he starred on the TV show. Bill Bixby played mild-mannered scientist David Banner, who turned into the Hulk whenever he lost his temper.
"This is bullying," said Scott Wilhelm, lawyer for the defendants. "Andrew and his wife have been running their business for over 20 years, and now, for the first time ever, Lou wants to shut them down."
"Andrew says nothing has happened between them to make his brother spiteful or vengeful," Wilhelm said. "I don't know what level of income Lou has these days, but Andrew is confident that it still far exceeds his."
The lawsuit claims the "defendants deliberately chose a trade name incorporating the Ferrigno name in an effort to profit from the reputation and renown of Lou Ferrigno."
"On numerous occasions, Lou Ferrigno and members of his family have been contacted or approached by strangers or acquaintances who believe that Ferrigno Fitness is `Lou's store,'" the complaint read.
The 53-year-old actor, who lives in Santa Monica, Calif., says in court papers that he has no interest or involvement in the store. His lawyer did not immediately return a call seeking comment Thursday.
The lawsuit also accuses the New Jersey business of cybersquatting by registering the Internet domain name http://www.ferrignofitness.com. Lou Ferrigno says he has been using that corporate name for his own business ventures.
Andrew Ferrigno and his wife live in Bethlehem, Pa. Wilhelm said his clients intend to fight the lawsuit, whose claims, he said, are "without merit."
In recent years, Lou Ferrigno has appeared as himself on the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens."
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On the Net:
http://www.louferrigno.com/
Lou Ferrigno Files Lawsuit Over Store
March 10th, 2006 @ 12:48pm
By WAYNE PARRY
Associated Press Writer
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - As "The Incredible Hulk," Lou Ferrigno probably would have ripped off his shirt in anger. Instead, he's suing his brother over trademark rights to a fitness equipment store.
Ferrigno, who played the green-skinned monster in the 1978-82 TV series, is suing Andrew Ferrigno and his wife, Janie, and their business, Ferrigno Fitness of Greenwich Township, claiming they are unlawfully trading on his name and image.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Trenton, claims the store has a green awning, portions of the interior are green, and one green wall is covered with photos of Ferrigno in bodybuilding poses, as well as in his trademark green makeup for his role as the Hulk.
Ferrigno was a bodybuilder before he starred on the TV show. Bill Bixby played mild-mannered scientist David Banner, who turned into the Hulk whenever he lost his temper.
"This is bullying," said Scott Wilhelm, lawyer for the defendants. "Andrew and his wife have been running their business for over 20 years, and now, for the first time ever, Lou wants to shut them down."
"Andrew says nothing has happened between them to make his brother spiteful or vengeful," Wilhelm said. "I don't know what level of income Lou has these days, but Andrew is confident that it still far exceeds his."
The lawsuit claims the "defendants deliberately chose a trade name incorporating the Ferrigno name in an effort to profit from the reputation and renown of Lou Ferrigno."
"On numerous occasions, Lou Ferrigno and members of his family have been contacted or approached by strangers or acquaintances who believe that Ferrigno Fitness is `Lou's store,'" the complaint read.
The 53-year-old actor, who lives in Santa Monica, Calif., says in court papers that he has no interest or involvement in the store. His lawyer did not immediately return a call seeking comment Thursday.
The lawsuit also accuses the New Jersey business of cybersquatting by registering the Internet domain name http://www.ferrignofitness.com. Lou Ferrigno says he has been using that corporate name for his own business ventures.
Andrew Ferrigno and his wife live in Bethlehem, Pa. Wilhelm said his clients intend to fight the lawsuit, whose claims, he said, are "without merit."
In recent years, Lou Ferrigno has appeared as himself on the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens."
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On the Net:
http://www.louferrigno.com/
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I gotta cool story of Lou. A buddy of mine was at the MR O around 3 years ago. He is a DIEHARD Ferrigno fan!! He seen him walking through the lobby of the hotel and approached Lou for a pic. Lou said it will cost him to take a pic with him whether it be in the lobby or the expo.....LOL!! My buddy was around 17 yrs old at the time and he was crushed. His father damn near came unclued on Lou and was almost kicked out of the hotel...lol. I dont have any respect toward the guy. Lou is a POS and if I ever see him I'll remind him that he NEVER EVER beat Arnold on stage and that he is a piece of shit LOSER
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Lou is an absolute asshole........he has been at expo last few yrs and I have no respect for him, he is the ONLY guy there who charges for pictures. The first year I just stood there and took pictures of him to show people I met him, but honestly the guy is just an ass, he sounds like a fucktard when you talk to him too..........all other people there gladly let you take their pictures for free!!!!
ATTN LOU:
YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY BECAUSE OF YOUR FANS, PULL YOUR UGLY HEAD OUT OF YOUR BIGASS AND QUIT BEING SO FUCKING GREEDY!!!!!!
ok rant over......
ATTN LOU:
YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY BECAUSE OF YOUR FANS, PULL YOUR UGLY HEAD OUT OF YOUR BIGASS AND QUIT BEING SO FUCKING GREEDY!!!!!!
ok rant over......
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^ I agree. He wouldnt be an attraction at a Mr O if it wasnt for fans. He isnt a champion bodybuilder for what I know of him. In his prime he never beat Arnold so why does he have a chip off his shoulder? If I seen him at a show I would walk by him like hes a "nobody"
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BigK
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He is a bit of an ass. I ran into him at the Arnold a few years back and was not impressed. It is sad he is such a dick. I mean I used to worship the guy when I was a kid
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cylo
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hes just a bitter a**hole imo....imagine bein in arnolds shadow all those years & watch him do everythin that he wanted 2 do?....still no excuse, does he still have his protein company?
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BigK
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I think he is just doing the personal training thing. And shows up on the king of queens TV show. LOL
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cylo
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BigK said:
yea its almost like the producers lost a bet or somethin & put him on, hes more of a fly on the wall....
luv the show though
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cylo
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bigkarch said:
he was on last night, had a total of like 3 lines....i wonder if he charges 20$ a word 4 that 2
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irongirl
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How many people actually pay to have their pic taken with him I wonder? I don't expect he's rich off of that for sure. Who the hell is gonna shell out the cash when everyone else is taking pics for free? I think it's really sad.
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buffness
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Yea, he's an ass. Ronnie was a good about taking pic's. Shit people were even bothering him when he was on his cell. He was cool about it..
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buffness said:
yea i bumped it again, but ya gota give alota credit 2 these guys, dietin, & just overal bein damn tired, but they still find time 4 a few words or pix 4 the people who support them
