Clothing Company Apologizes to Don Henley, Fans for Shirt Ad
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Clothing manufacturer Duluth Trading Co. apologized to Eagles frontman Don Henley, ending a dispute that began last fall when the Wisconsin-based company used the artist’s fame to sell shirts without his permission.
The company sent an email ad last October for a sale that read, “Don a henley and take it easy,” a reference to The Eagles’ hit song. Shortly after, Mr. Henley accused the company of exploiting his fame and possibly tricking people into thinking he endorsed the shirts. He filed a lawsuit in California district court charging that the use of his first and last name, which he trademarked, violated intellectual property laws.
The case was settled in court on Tuesday, April 14 and the company issued an apology on its website. “We pushed the advertising envelope too far…,” the company said. “We are deeply regretful and we apologize, not just to Mr. Henley, but to anyone else who took offense.”
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