Former Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman visits LanternTV’s studio in 2015 Former Ohio State All-American linebacker Chris Spielman sued his alma mater Friday, alleging the school has used the likeness of himself and other former athletes without their permission while offering no compensation in return, according to The Associated Press. The antitrust lawsuit was filed in federal court, with Spielman representing himself as well as several former Buckeye football players. The programs the lawsuit targets includes the 64 Honda-sponsored banners that feature images of past Ohio State players around Ohio Stadium. “This litigation is not about Chris Spielman, it is about all of the former college athletes who are unfairly being used by IMG and other corporate entities for financial gain,” Spielman said in a statement to The Associated Press. Spielman added the purpose behind the lawsuit is not for any personal financial gain, but rather to represent former athletes…
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