Roy Keane settles image-use action against Paddy Power

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Roy Keane’s image-use action against Paddy Power was resolved on undisclosed terms. On 18 December 2015, Mr Justice Brian McGovern was told in the Commercial Court, the big business division of the High Court, that the dispute had been resolved to both parties’ satisfaction and could be struck out. The action concerned a billboard portraying Roy Keane as William Wallace from Braveheart before an Ireland-Scotland European Championship qualifier.

Roy Keane had claimed damages, including aggravated damages, alleging that Paddy Power used his image without his prior knowledge or consent and breached his constitutional rights. The settlement details were not disclosed, and the terms were understood to be confidential.