Lindsay Lohan Doesn't Appreciate Being Used This Way

Lindsay Lohan Doesn't Appreciate Being Used This Way
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly on the attack after the liquor industry splashed a full-page ad in USA Today, slamming on Ignition interlock devices which keep drunk drivers off the road. The ad which shows Lindsay's mugshot claims the devices are good for Lindsay, but not the rest of us. Lindsay's attorney told TMZ through a statement:

"USA TODAY is idiotic for running such an irresponsible advertisement, suggesting that drinking and driving is some kind of American 'tradition' we should protect. Not identifying that this ad was paid for by the liquor industry is profoundly reckless.

Drunk, old, white businessmen, drunk cougars out for girls night out, and drunk wedding parties should be kept off the roads of America. Lindsay Lohan fully endorses ignition interlock devices that have been well-proven to save lives."

Lindsay's attorneys are looking into whether or not the ad violates the trademark laws, which prohibit businesses from using someone's photo for commercial gain without their consent.

The American Beverage Institute (ABI), a restaurant trade association which promotes responsible alcohol consumption says it plans to use mug shots of other stars arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in its ongoing campaign, but did not specify details.

Very nice, however, I doubt celebrities will be happy knowing their mug shots are being used without consent to increase revenue for other folks.
Published 5/4/08 by

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