Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC v. Bridgestone Americas Inc

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Darc Requiem said:

forevercloud3000 said:
The fact Jerry was in that commercial hurts the PS brand which he advertised as Kevin Butler. I am pretty sure Sony has clauses against this and Jerry should have known that from jump. Why would he even do a commercial that puts him at odds with his other job. Basically it is moonlighting for the enemy. He kinda deserves to get sued for this...but I hope they can come to a swift agreement and get him back into advertising Playstation.

Sony had already let him go before the commercial was ever filmed. The man has to make a living. It's unreasonable for them to terminate him and then still deny him work.

I don't have all the facts on this situation but when/where did Sony "let him go"? From my understanding these things usually work on a timed contract basis where one will perform for "X" amount of months/years or however long it takes to make commercials. Nevertheless even after the initial obligations are done, I am pretty sure they almost always include clauses that stipulate you can't do similar work for a direct competitor.