Lisa Rinna has always been the pot stirrer. Hence, no wonder controversy follows her. Meanwhile, the tables have turned this time as the RHOBH star is trying to escape a mess. The paparazzi battle began in February 2021. By then, the fight between the photo agency and Lisa had grown. Now, the two parties have concluded, and the case will reach the final verdict on July 15. So, tune in with us to find out.
RHOBH: Lisa Rinna & Backgrid Agree To Settlement To Avoid Public Trial
Lisa Rinna got in the heat a year ago to post pictures belonging to a photo agency. In October 2021, a celebrity photo agency sued the RHOBH star for using their pictures on Instagram. The company Backgrid filed a complaint in the court claiming that the Real Housewives star has willfully infringed the copyrights. The eight pictures that are in question belong to Lisa Rinna and her daughters. Likewise, the company Backgrid argued that the Bravo star used the picture to show it to her three million followers.
Hence, the company argued that they were about to sell the pictures for $1.2 million. The case has been going on for months, and Radaronline reports that the parties have a settlement. The settlement will help Lisa and the company to avoid a public trial. Similarly, when Lisa posted the pictures, the company did reach her. Backgrid claimed they sent the Bravo star a cease and desist letter in February 2021. But, Lisa decided to ignore it.
Not only this, but The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star also used the pictures to promote and sell her beauty line. The company argued that each photograph prompted thousands and hundreds of thousands of fan comments. Similarly, Lisa’s account is private. Anyone can use the picture and access the pictures issued in the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Rinna tried to defend herself by blaming the company for its fraudulent conduct. The case will be finally dismissed on July 15, 2022.
RHOBH: Lisa Feels $1.2 Million Is Too Much
It wasn’t easy for Lisa Rinna to get out of the mess. She has defended herself by saying she posted pictures of her and her daughters. The American actress also noted that she had been nice to them and never fought the company. However, she didn’t know that using the pictures could land her in trouble. Rinna noted that it was shocking to her.
Moreover, the RHOBH star doesn’t understand that Backgrid can benefit from her pictures but can’t use them for personal use. Apart from this, Lisa didn’t like that she needed to pay such a heft amount. She said she understands paying a little, but paying a million dollars is a lot. Hence, the Real Housewives star isn’t comfortable paying this much. However, the case is now settled at $1.2 Million. Stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.