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Situation Sues Abercrombie Over Months-Old Diss

'Jersey Shore' star says retailer infringed on trademarks

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 16, 2011 10:19 AM CST

(Newser) – Remember three months ago, when Abercrombie & Fitch made us all snicker by offering to pay The Situation to not wear its clothes? Well, even if you don’t, The Situation does, and the Jersey Shore star is not happy about it. He filed a lawsuit in Florida claiming the clothing company infringed on his trademarks with what TMZ calls its “bogus advertising ploy.” To be fair, he’s also not happy Abercrombie started selling shirts reading, “The Fitchuation” and “GTL … You Know The Deal.” He wants $4 million in damages.

In a March 9, 2011 photo Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino appears onstage at the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)

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GeminiMishy

Nov 16, 2011 11:32 AM CST

So, he's out of money then, huh?

HMunster

Nov 16, 2011 10:47 AM CST

He waited three months to file the lawsuit because that's how long it took The Constipation to read that Abercrombie & Fitch didn't want him to wear their clothes... Swift he ain't.

Barack_Must_Go

Nov 16, 2011 10:40 AM CST

Abercrombie would best be served by settling this suit, at the full face value of $4 million,,,,,,,,,,,,but only if " The Situation " agrees to accept payment in the competition's next season clothing line. Win,,,,win ( the ) Situation all around.

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