

“If there is a 30th-anniversary re-release, he wants for the entire world not to see his genitals,” his lawyer Maggie Mabie said. In addition, Elden wants the cover to be altered for any future Nevermind re-releases. The labels responsible for the album’s release, including Universal Music and Geffen Records, were also named. The original lawsuit was filed in August 2021, with Elden seeking $150,000 (£112k) in damages from Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, the estate of Kurt Cobain, album artwork photographer Kirk Weddle and designer Robert Fisher. “As to the right of privacy, you can waive it by your actions or by his parents’ actions in allowing him to be photographed,” he explained.Įlsewhere in the recent statement from Nirvana‘s reps, it was noted that Elden had recreated the Nevermind cover photo on more than one occasion and has the record’s title tattooed on his chest. Entertainment litigation partner Bryan Sullivan told The Hollywood Reporter that there being no release form, as Elden claims, “does not mean he has a claim for child pornography”. “Failure to timely file a Second Amended Complaint shall result in this action being dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute and/or failure to comply with a court order,” the ruling said.Ī number of legal experts previously said they believed the case was likely to be dismissed.
