William O'Neil & Co., Inc. v. Validea. Com Inc.

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

MATZ, District Judge.

I

INTRODUCTION

Defendants authored and published a book describing and analyzing the investment strategies of well-known financial analysts and stock pickers, including Plaintiff William O’Neil. O’Neil did not consent to Defendants’ use of his name or investment strategies. O’Neil and his company seek to enjoin Defendants from distributing the book on the basis that they have infringed his right of publicity and have committed unfair competition. Defendant Dearborn seeks to…