The pioneering New Wave band Devo is reportedly suing the fast food chain McDonald's for copyright infringement. As part of an American Idol-themed promotion, McDonald's created a toy figuring named New Wave Nigel, which wears a hat trademarked by the quirky band.
New Wave Nigel
New Wave Nigel is one of four figurines placed in Happy Meals as part of the American Idol promotion. The other figurines were named "Soulful Selma," "Hippie Harmony" and "Rockin' Riley." Gerald Casale, the bassist for Devo, claims that he designed the hat, called an "energy dome," and that the figurine is a "complete Devo rip-off."Stuff.co.nz: McDonalds Sued over Happy Meal Toy (June 13, 2008)
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Lawsuit concerns figurine named "New Wave Nigel"
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Placed in Happy Meals
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Part of cross-promotion with American Idol
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Figurine plays song described by band as "Devo-esque"
