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Roy Keane's action against Paddy Power is resolved
Summary
Roy Keane brought a legal action against Paddy Power over a billboard that used his image as William Wallace in a mock‑up of the film 'Braveheart'. The billboard, displayed on a 40‑ft truck around Dublin before the Ireland‑Scotland Euro 2016 qualifier, featured a line from the film and a crude reference to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Keane claimed the use of his likeness without consent breached his constitutional rights and misrepresented him, arguing the advert implied a connection between him and the bookmaker. The case was pending before the Commercial Court of the High Court. Mr Justice Brian McGovern announced that the dispute had been resolved to the satisfaction of both parties and could be struck out, with the settlement terms remaining confidential. No further details were disclosed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Roy Keane's action against Paddy Power is resolved. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2015-12-18 Publication
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Places mentioned
- High Court
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