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Larry King's Estate Sues Over Unauthorized Use of Likeness

4/16/2026

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The estate of Larry King filed a lawsuit against Verified Nutrition for using his likeness after his January 2021 death at age 87.
The suit says a July 2025 settlement included a $110,000 payment and a cease-use deadline, but ads for ProstaGenix continued.
The estate seeks a jury trial, profits from the product, $750 per unauthorized use of King's likeness, and a permanent injunction.

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The estate of Larry King filed a lawsuit against Verified Nutrition for using his likeness after his January 2021 death at age 87.
The suit says a July 2025 settlement included a $110,000 payment and a cease-use deadline, but ads for ProstaGenix continued.
The estate seeks a jury trial, profits from the product, $750 per unauthorized use of King's likeness, and a permanent injunction.