TikTok Sued for Unlawful Use of Bethenny Frankel’s Persona (1)

TikTok Inc. was hit Thursday with a proposed class suit by entrepreneur and television personality Bethenny Frankel, who alleges the platform unlawfully allowed the use of her persona in connection with the promotion of counterfeit goods.

Unscrupulous companies and individuals have used the images, voices, and content of Frankel and others to sell counterfeit items through TikTok’s platform, according to the lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Frankel founded the lifestyle brand Skinnygirl and the disaster relief initiative BStrong, and starred in television programs including “The Real Housewives of New York City.” ...