Siragusa points to similar public remarks from others, including a Mexican Pizza review posted by YouTube personality Brennen Taylor last year. He’s looking to get at least $5 million for anyone who purchased the highlighted items in New York over the past three years.
Here’s a copy of the complaint, via Courthouse News Service.
Complex has reached out to Taco Bell, as well as to the offices of James C. Kelly and Anthony Russo, for comment. This story may be updated.
Taco Bell was recently in headlines in connection with the conclusion of its Taco Tuesday battle. Earlier this year, Taco Bell had launched a campaign to “liberate” the phrase from trademark registrations, including one involving Taco John’s. By July, Taco John’s was reported to be walking away from its trademark for the phrase.
This story originally appeared on Complex.
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