The lawsuit alleges that Springsteen used Billotti’s GTO without permission or reasonable compensation in a mega-entertainment venture, Shorenews reports.
The suit claims that Mr. Billotti, in his final months, frequently discussed an October photoshoot and inquired about the contract with his son.
However, he was never sent a contract detailing the marketing terms to which he was entitled as the GTO owner. The lawsuit argues that the GTO was used extensively in various forms of merchandise and promotional materials associated with Springsteen’s work.
The lawsuit specifically mentions Springsteen’s appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show in November 2022, during which he discussed the GTO and showcased images of the vehicle on national television.
Springsteen’s attorney responded, stating that any claims or damages incurred were the result of actions by third parties beyond Springsteen’s, his record company’s, and his managers’ control.
The case underscores the importance of intellectual property rights and permissions in the entertainment industry, and it will be closely monitored as it develops. A spokesperson for Sony Music Entertainment has yet to respond to requests for comment.
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Meanwhile, Bruce Springsteen's drummer Max Weinberg files lawsuit over alleged $125,000 vintage car scam is seeking $375,000 from Arthur Siegle, members of his family and their Investment Automotive Group Inc. in a lawsuit filed Sunday in Palm Beach County. 
they claimed they could deliver had significant damage and rust, and they knew it could not be restored to like-new condition when they took Weinberg's $125,000 deposit almost three years ago, according to the lawsuit. (Economictimes)
"I guess they figured he's Max Weinberg, million-dollar drummer for Bruce Springsteen, Mighty Max. He can afford to lose $125,000," Weinberg's attorney, Valentin Rodriguez, said Tuesday.
Siegle "thought he could pull the wool over the eyes of someone who is pretty well-known and wealthy, but Max wasn't just going to sit down and take it," Rodriguez said. He said Weinberg is not an expert on vintage cars but has just always wanted to own one.
Weinberg, 72, is the longtime drummer in Springsteen's E Street Band and led Conan O'Brien's band when he hosted 'Late Night' and 'The Tonight Show.' The musician currently tours with his own show, Max Weinberg's Jukebox. He is suing under a Florida law that allows triple damages for intentional theft.
Earlier this summer Springsteen’s Chevelle went to auction in Indianapolis.
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle was bought for Bruce Springsteen by his mechanic in 1981, he owned the car in the 1980s and it was later displayed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the surfboard that Bruce would put in the back when going to the beach in New Jersey.
The car has specifications that closely match the lyrics to the 1978 Springsteen song “Racing in the Street,” with the 396 V8 and the Hurst on the floor, and it still looks to be in excellent condition from its restoration in 1988. Silodrome report.
Bruce Springsteen began looking for a suitable Chevelle in 1981. He has a personal mechanic that fronted for Springsteen to keep the buyer’s identity hidden. Otherwise, the price tends to shoot up dramatically.Bruce Springsteen Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 17
The car was carefully chosen to match the lyrics to Springsteen’s famous song from 1978 “Racing in the Street” –
Bruce owned the car from 1981 to 1987 when he gave it to his recording engineer Toby Scott for Christmas. Scott and Springsteen worked together on over 18 of his studio albums over the years, and the men got to know each other very well.
