'RHOBH' Star Lisa Rinna Sued By Paparazzi Agency For $1.2 Million After Allegedly Stealing Photos Of Herself
July 20 2021, Published 11:51 a.m. ET
Erika Jayne isn't the only Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star that's facing legal issues. Her reality TV bestie Lisa Rinna has been sued by a paparazzi agency after allegedly stealing photos of herself and sharing them with fans.
In a lawsuit obtained by Breaking Celebrity News, the photo agency Backgrid says Rinna posted "at least eight" photos of herself that don't belong to her.
The company claims they own the pictures of the RHOBH star, and she willfully infringed on their copyrights.
Backgrid says not only did Rinna post the photos, she "contributed to the reproduction, distribution and public display" by encouraging her 2.7 million Instagram fans to share them.
They point out how incredibly popular Rinna is among her followers on social media, revealing her posts are often seen by hundreds of thousands.
In February, Backgrid says they sent a demand letter to the RHOBH star's attorney -- but "the parties were unable to resolve the dispute."
The company claims they've "suffered substantial economic damage" because of Rinna's actions, and they are suing for $1.2 million in statutory damages.
Backgrid is also demanding the RHOBH star pay for their legal fees.
