Actor Lou Ferrigno has sued his younger brother, Andrew ("Andy") Ferrigno, on multiple occasions over the use of the Ferrigno name and branding in fitness businesses.
The 2006 Lawsuit
The Dispute: Lou Ferrigno filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New Jersey against Andrew, his wife Janie, and their business Ferrigno Fitness (located in Greenwich Township / Stewartsville, NJ).
The Allegations: Lou claimed his brother was unlawfully trading on his name and image, pointing to excessive green branding (a green awning and interior) and walls covered with photos of Lou in his bodybuilding days and as The Incredible Hulk.
The Defense: Andrew's lawyer argued that the family business had operated for over two years/decades and called the lawsuit unmerited bullying.
The 2015 Dispute
The Dispute: Lou's legal team sent a threatening lawsuit letter after Andrew allegedly violated a prior settlement agreement.
The Allegations: Lou claimed Andrew used the word "exercise" in his store name and failed to include required non-affiliation disclaimers on his website and social media.
The Defense: Andrew maintained that he had complied with the majority of the demands short of dropping "exercise" from the business title, pushing back against the threat of a second legal battle.
I bought stuff off andy and his father matty years back, I ordered a bench and it didn't arrive on time so he knocked 50 bucks off it. I'm sure Looie would have done that.
