The lead singer of two Fleetwood Mac tribute bands has settled her lawsuit against StubHub and Viagogo in which she alleged the companies used unauthorized images of her on their websites.
Attorneys for plaintiff Michelle Tyler filed court papers on Friday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Bruce G. Iwasaki notifying him of the accord. No terms were divulged.
In her lawsuit, filed Dec. 6, Tyler alleged misappropriation of likeness under both common and state laws. She sought unspecified compensatory and punitive damages as well as restitution.
Tyler also is known as Michelle Weitz. She is the lead singer and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac tribute bands Mirage: Visions of Fleetwood Mac and Bella Donna – A Tribute to Stevie Nicks.
In their court papers, attorneys for StubHub and Viagogo denied Tyler’s allegations. The two ticket companies merged in 2024, according to the complaint, which stated that Tyler’s image was used on the defendants’ website in connection with searches for Fleetwood Mac and Fleetwood Mac tribute bands.
The plaintiff’s image was the only one used on some pages, the suit alleged.
Tyler believes the companies deliberately used her likeness and identity “for commercial gain with no regard whatsoever for her rights” and without her permission, according to the suit.