Otis Williams, the lone surviving member of the original Temptations, has filed a lawsuit against three former members of the band for their alleged improper use of the group name.
According to TMZ.com, the lawsuit alleges that Williams is the only person who has a legal right to the name. But former members Glenn Leonard, Ali Woodson and Barrington Henderson have been performing under the name "Legendary Lead Singers of the Temptations" and/or "The Temptations Reunion Show" since 2004.
Williams says they are infringing upon his ownership of the name, and their willingness to accept lesser billing at certain shows hurts his reputation, TMZ reports. He also claims they have accepted payment "considerably lower" than the standard fees charged by Williams for performances by the Temptations.
Williams' lawsuit also includes managers who worked with the "Legendary Lead Singers of the Temptations," as well as venues which promoted them. He claims that advertising used to promote the band was deceiving and hurt his ability to work as the Temptations.
The Motown veteran is seeking the maximum amount of damages as well as interest on all damages awarded, legal fees, and any properties and assets obtained by the profits of the defendants' infringing activity, reports TMZ.
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