Oddly enough, Carreon is not suing over the picture itself--he is not suing for libel (i.e., a published defamation) or intentional infliction of emotional distress. He is merely claiming that the picture is a motivating factor in suing the Oatmeal guy.
Of course, Carreon is representing himself in the matter, and we all know what they say about a lawyer who has himself for a client...
Actually, I've never heard the saying about a lawyer being his own client so I'm somewhat curious. Is it like a Jack Thompson (not sure I spelled the Thompson right) thing?
Of course, Carreon is representing himself in the matter, and we all know what they say about a lawyer who has himself for a client...