He said that 'defendants failed to take reasonable steps to protect and prevent his widespread sexual exploitation and image trafficking.' Legendary: Nirvana became one of the synonymous bands of the 'grunge movement,' and was formed of Dave Grohl, the late Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic (pictured in 1993)Įlden is also thought to be suing artwork photographer Kirk Weddle and designer Robert Fisher, and Nirvana’s drummer from 1988 to 1990, Chad Channing. This is despite 2008 reports that photographer Kirk Weddle paid Elden's father Rich $200 for 15 seconds of work to appear in the snap, according to NPR.Įlden, from Los Angeles, said that his 'identity and legal name are forever tied to the commercial sexual exploitation he experienced as a minor which has been distributed and sold worldwide from the time he was a baby to the present day.' The outing comes as details of Elden's lawsuit against Nirvana emerged. In the suit, filed in Los Angeles federal court, Elden said his parents never gave their release in writing for the photos, and were not paid.
He accessorized with rings to complete the look. Prices of the ensemble are not available because it's not a ready to wear look. Lewis was hard to miss in the bright red checked jacket, which fell baggily around his frame. The latest: Spencer Elden, now 30, said Nirvana and the estate of Kurt Cobain ‘trafficked’ his image as a naked baby and is claiming $2.5million in damages for being 'exploited as a minor' in 1991 (pictured)