Q: I was in a commercial for a company I worked for, never signed anything or was compensated. Should I have been?
A couple years ago I was in a commercial for a rather large pizza company that I worked for as an hourly employee in the Bay Area, I never signed anything, was never compensated, and the commercial is still continuing to be aired (even during giants games and large sporting events), is this something i should, or be able to, be compensated for?
A: You have a potential claim for unauthorized use of your image for a commercial purpose under Civil Code 3344, which provides for $750 in statutory damages, actual damages, profits derived from the unauthorized use and reasonable attorney's fees. You should speak with an employment lawyer. Most provide free consultations.
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