Berry v. Ford Models, Inc.

ORDER

In this suit under the diversity jurisdiction, Aureen Berry claims that Ford Models, Inc., misappropriated her image in violation of Illinois law. She seeks $3.9 billion in compensatory damages and a like amount in punitive damages. The district court granted summary judgment for the defendant. We affirm that decision.

Berry stonewalled the defendant during discovery, so the background facts are sparse. By her account Berry worked in Chicago as a model and was represented by Susanne’s A-Plus Talent. A-Plus arranged for Berry to participate in a photo shoot for Chade Fashions, Inc., which…