Lady Gaga Hit with $100 Million Lawsuit Over ‘Mayhem’ Logo Dispute

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Lady Gaga is facing legal trouble over her latest album Mayhem. The pop superstar has been sued for $100 million by California-based surf company Lost International, which claims she used a logo “substantially similar, if not nearly identical” to their trademarked design on her album merchandise.

According to the lawsuit, filed in a California district court, Lost International has held the rights to the disputed logo for over a decade, having used it on apparel since 1988. The company alleges that Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, misappropriated their brand by launching Mayhem—which includes an album, tour, and clothing line—all featuring the contested design.

Despite receiving a notice from Lost’s legal team, the suit claims Gaga has “failed and refused” to stop using the logo. The company argues that her use of the design is misleading to the public and harms their brand by diluting its value and diverting potential revenue.

Gaga’s legal team, however, has dismissed the lawsuit as baseless. Attorney Orin Snyder stated that Mayhem has been a record-breaking success and described the lawsuit as an “opportunistic and meritless abuse of the legal system.”

Lost International is seeking $100 million in damages, along with attorneys’ fees, while Gaga’s team maintains the accusations are unfounded.