Coventry, RI photographer Kristen Pierson accuses Barrett’s of infringing her copyright in a photograph of New Bedford singer Craig DeMelo (known as the “Whiskey Poet”) in promotions for a performance by DeMelo at the restaurant. Pierson asserts that her notice of copyright was included at the bottom of the photograph as reproduced by Barrett’s, and further that she provides notice via her website, Rok-Pix.com. Despite receiving notice from Pierson, Barrett’s continued displaying the photograph on at least one webpage. Pierson seeks statutory damages and attorney’s fees, as well as injunctive relief.
