Chubby Checker sues HP

[GA Russell]

HP from 2006 to 2012 sold an app called The Chubby Checker without Chubby Checker's permission. Checker is suing, claiming trademark infringement.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/16/us-hp-chubbychecker-lawsuit-idUSBRE97F0SR20130816

[John L]

Chubby Checker should just be thankful that Hank Ballard didn't sue him for The Twist.

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

yea!

[Stereojack]

Chubby Checker should just be thankful that Hank Ballard didn't sue him for The Twist.

Ballard wrote the song - made a bundle off of Checker's record.

[flat5]

John L, I don't see any problem if Hank Ballard was paid royalties for the use of the song.

[7/4]

I hope Ernie wins big bucks and lives to see it.

[JSngry]

Fats Domino hasn't sued Chubby Checker for stealing his name, has he?

[Shawn]

Fats Domino hasn't sued Chubby Checker for stealing his name, has he?

HA! I never noticed that before...hilarious.