Blair v. Nevada Landing Partnership, RBG, LP

**Blair v. Nevada Landing Partnership: Court Rules Against Casino Worker Over Image Use** This case involved a casino worker named Blair who sued Nevada Landing Partnership and Grand Victoria Casino for using their likeness without permission. Blair claimed the casino inappropriately used their image, likely in promotional materials or advertising, which violated their right to control how their appearance was used commercially. The court ruled against Blair and sided with the casino. The Illinois appellate court upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss the case entirely. The court found that Blair waited too long to file the lawsuit - more than five years had passed since the casino allegedly used their image without permission. Under Illinois law, workers only have one year to file this type of claim about unauthorized use of their likeness. This matters for workers because it highlights the importance of acting quickly when employers misuse your image or likeness. If your employer uses your photo in advertising, social media, or promotional materials without your consent, you typically have a very short window - often just one year - to take legal action. Workers should document any unauthorized use of their image immediately and consider consulting with an attorney promptly, as waiting too long can permanently bar any potential claims.