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Judge Dismisses NC State 'Cardiac Pack' Lawsuit

8/7/2025

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A North Carolina judge has thrown out a lawsuit from the legendary 1983 NC State men's basketball team, the "Cardiac Pack," which sought compensation for their name, image, and likeness rights. The team argued that the NCAA had misused their publicity rights for decades, but the judge ruled the case was too late and faced legal obstacles.

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A North Carolina judge has thrown out a lawsuit from the legendary 1983 NC State men's basketball team, the "Cardiac Pack," which sought compensation for their name, image, and likeness rights. The team argued that the NCAA had misused their publicity rights for decades, but the judge ruled the case was too late and faced legal obstacles.