Influencers Settle Novel Vibe-Theft Copyright Lawsuit for $0 (2)

May 28, 2025, 5:12 PM UTCUpdated: May 28, 2025, 10:38 PM UTC

Content creators embattled in a copyright lawsuit over a “neutral, beige, and cream aesthetic” settled Wednesday, according to a filing in a Texas federal court.

Alyssa Sheil “will be paying nothing” to end Sydney Nicole Gifford’s lawsuit accusing her of replicating her photos and videos on social media platforms by imitating her outfits and poses, Sheil’s counsel at Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing PLLC said in an emailed statement. The parties filed a stipulation of dismissal, with prejudice, in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas.

The lawsuit between two creators, each with hundreds of thousands of ...

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