Bloomberg Law
Jan. 18, 2018, 9:51 PM UTC

Fox Throws Counterpunch In Muhammad Ali Super Bowl Suit

Victoria Graham

• Muhammad Ali Enterprises sued Fox for $30 million over three minute advertisement

• Fox claims ad is not promotional but artistic

• Fox seeks to dismiss case on free speech grounds

Fox Broadcasting Co. is attempting to sideline a lawsuit seeking $30 million in a case over footage of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali that aired in a Super Bowl LI spot.

The case started when Muhammad Ali Enterprises filed a complaint in 2017 against Fox, alleging unauthorized use of Ali’s identity in a commercial that Fox aired and produced.

In a motion for judgment on the pleadings, Fox argued Jan. 16 that ...

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