US Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Album Cover

Spencer Elden alleges the band caused him various damages by selling over 30 million copies of a photograph featuring his nudity.

Spencer Elden, the man depicted as a baby on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album cover, has had his lawsuit against the band revived by a US appeals court.
Elden alleges that the band and their label caused him 'physical, psychological, financial, and reputational damages' by selling more than 30 million copies of a photograph that features his nudity.
The lawsuit was initially dismissed due to a 10-year statute of limitations, but the appeals court has ruled that the republication of the album in the last decade 'may constitute a new personal injury'.
Elden is suing the band's surviving members, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, plus Kurt Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love, and the photographer, Kirk Weddle.
Nirvana's attorney Bert Deixler called the appeals court ruling a 'procedural setback' and stated they would 'defend this meritless case.'