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Yet Another Lawsuit Against GGW Joe Francis

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Georgian in 'Girls Gone Wild' as teen is suing

By Associated Press
Published on: 07/23/07
Columbus ? A Georgia woman has sued the creators of the "Girls Gone Wild" video series in Florida, alleging they used her image as a 16-year-old to promote and sell their sexually charged products.

Brittany Pitts of Columbus filed the suit July 12 in U.S. District Court in Panama City, Fla. According to the suit, Pitts was in Panama City during spring break 2002 when she was approached on the beach by Joe Francis and coerced into exposing herself while being filmed.

Pitts thought the video was for the personal use of two "Girls Gone Wild" agents, said Columbus attorney Mark Casto, who represents her.

She reportedly didn't learn about the tape and her prominent role on its cover until a friend of her ex-fiance told him about it in December.

"She's very concerned that her son may find out someday." Casto said. "It's pretty dramatic to learn something you did as a 16-year-old for five seconds can come back to haunt you."

Pitts, now 21, wants punitive and compensatory damages for the use of her image, which the suit states has been used to profit "Girls Gone Wild."

Casto said he'd also like a federal order requiring Francis, MRA Holding and Mantra Films to pull copies of "Girls Gone Wild: Best of Ultimate Spring Break Volume 2" from shelves everywhere.

"They put her on the cover and they used her to promote and advertise their product," Casto said. "They've used her on the Internet. We have reason to believe they've used her on billboards. We know she's been on TV, on the late-night infomercials."

Casto said Pitts never signed a waiver about the use of her image and that "Girls Gone Wild" never verified her age. At 16, Casto said, Pitts couldn't have legally entered an agreement giving Francis' group the right to use her partially nude image.

Pitts declined to comment on the suit. Michael Burke, an attorney for Mantra Films, couldn't be reached. Francis is currently held in a Nevada jail under federal tax evasion charges. His attorney in that case, David Houston, couldn't be reached for comment.

The defendants in Pitts' suit face at least three other federal civil suits with similar allegations.

Damn...how much do you think his legal fees will be this year?

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omg those retarded brats should just stop acting stupid and admit they just want to cash in here...

He is such a dumb ass for making himself such a public figure. This is all so predictable.

"She's very concerned that her son may find out someday." Casto said. "It's pretty dramatic to learn something you did as a 16-year-old for five seconds can come back to haunt you."

this is what it all comes down to, they get drunk and do shit, and one day they wake up and think they can take it all back and then go after money..I really doubt she was 16, but i could be wrong

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Originally Posted by LiveDose (Post 12801973)

He is such a dumb ass......

For not checking ID's and getting a release.... you know those damn pesky 2257 laws aimed at stopping UNDERAGE filming.

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Rock (Post 12802391)

I really doubt she was 16, but i could be wrong

Math not a strong point for you?

Here, let me break it down for you...

it is the year 2007

in the year 2007 she is 21 yrs old.

The footage was shot in 2002

2002 to 2007 is 5 years...... are you still with me?

21 years old minus 5 years makes her 16

Legal age is 18, only being 16 makes her a minor and means he video taped a minor nude.

Just keeps piling higher and higher....

So if i read this correctly Amazon is selling underaged nudity?

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Originally Posted by sicone (Post 12802406)

For not checking ID's and getting a release.... you know those damn pesky 2257 laws aimed at stopping UNDERAGE filming.

Exactly. Crazy breeder........ :2 cents: