Reeves v. United Artists Corp.

The principal issue presented in this appeal is whether the right of publicity is descendible under Ohio law. Plaintiff Louise Reeves, Administratrix of the Estate of J.R. “Jimmy” Reeves appeals from the order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio which granted defendant United Artists Corporation’s motion for summary judgment because plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. Jurisdiction in the district court was based upon diversity of citizenship.

Plaintiff Louise Reeves is the widow of J.R. Jimmy Reeves, who was a professional…