California Courts of Appeal
Feb. 5, 2014
Widow, children win Bing Crosby's publicity rights in appellate ruling
The widow of entertainer Bing Crosby and her children are the sole owners of Crosby's publicity rights, an appellate court has ruled.
By Emily Green
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The widow of entertainer Bing Crosby and her children are the sole owners of Crosby's publicity rights, an appellate court has ruled. The decision by the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 3 reverses a trial court ruling granting such rights to the descendants of Crosby's first wife.
The right of publicity allows a person to use an individual's name or likeness for a commercial purpose. The court of appeal decision said ...
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