John Roe, et al v. Amazon.com, et al

  1. November 21, 2017

    6th Circ. Sides With B&N, Amazon In Erotic Book Cover Suit

    The Sixth Circuit on Tuesday sided with Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble in a couple's lawsuit over the sale of a parody erotica novel involving a New England Patriots football player that used their engagement photo on the cover, saying the companies cannot be held liable for the alleged actions of the author. 

  2. January 30, 2017

    B&N, Amazon Want Erotic Book Liability Claim Nix Affirmed

    Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble asked the Sixth Circuit Friday to affirm the dismissal of a privacy lawsuit brought by a couple whose engagement photo was used without permission on the cover of a parody erotica novel involving a New England Patriots football player that was sold through the companies' websites.