Company Settles Henley Suit

Wisconsin-based outdoor apparel retailer Duluth Trading Co. has settled a lawsuit from Eagles founding member Don Henley alleging trademark infringement.

The musician filed the lawsuit in federal court after the company in October used the pun “Don a Henley and Take it easy” in an advertisement selling a shirt style known as a henley – a play on Henley’s name and a title of a popular song by the classic rock band.

The Wisconsin State Journal reports court documents filed this week show the Belleville-based company agreed to never again use or imply Henley’s name when selling the style of shirt.

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The company issued an apology to Henley on its website, saying it was inappropriate to use his name and the song title. It also made an undisclosed contribution to a nonprofit Henley founded.