Dennis Lee v. The Detroit Lions, Inc.

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Case Number:

2:25-cv-07829

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Serena R. Murillo

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  1. January 22, 2026

    NFL's Lions Should Face Copyright Suit In Calif., Photog Says

    A California photographer has pushed back against the Detroit Lions' bid to dismiss his lawsuit accusing the NFL team of using photos he took of quarterback Jared Goff without permission, telling a California federal court that his lawsuit, contrary to the team's contention, belongs in the Golden State.

  2. December 09, 2025

    NFL's Lions Want Suit Over Goff Photos Out Of California

    The Detroit Lions are looking to snuff out a photographer's copyright case in California federal court over the team's use of photos he took of quarterback Jared Goff, raising doubts about the dispute's ties to the Golden State.