Son Of Clarence Clemons Caught In Legal Action After Using His Father’s Nickname In Cannabis Brand

You’ve probably heard of the one and only Big Man, aka the late great Clarence Clemons, known for his outstanding stage presence and gifted saxophone skills as a part of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. 

Unfortunately, the Big Man unexpectedly passed away in 2011, but his name lives on. That said, a federal judge wants to halt operations of Clemons’ son, Nick Clemons, from using his name and likeness in his recent cannabis brand. 

Dubbed “Big Man Blazed Baked Goods,” Nick Clemons is currently facing $250 fines every day until he stops using his father’s name for the recent brand. As per reports, the news first broke ground in 2021 when a family trust controlling Big Man’s assets sued his son, Nick, for launching the cannabis brand without permission. 

Since then, the brand has still conducted operations and hasn’t changed a thing. Even though a judge is ordering him to halt operations and respond to the lawsuit, Nick hasn’t done either and doesn’t plan on it. The judge is U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp, and he wrote that Nick had not taken any action to “comply with the order since receiving it.”

Furthermore, Nick had not responded to any filings, and “plaintiffs detail defendants’ extensive and ongoing violations of the order,” notes Billboard. Even though he’s racked up about $7000 in legal fees, Nick said he has “totally disregarded” the lawsuit, adding that it’s “frivolous.”

Nick’s argument was that he is also part owner of his late father’s trust entity, meaning he’s not going to sue himself, and he is “not even considering” responding to legal action and lawsuits. Prior to Clarence’s death in 2011, the Big Man assigned Nick and three of his other children as beneficiaries to his legal trust controlling the star’s assets. 

But, until Clarence’s youngest son Jarod reaches 25-years-old in 2023, the trust has exclusive control over how Clarence’s name and likeness should be used.

“Big Man Blazed Baked Goods” launched in 2020, and it wasn’t until April 2021 that trustees sued Nick and explained how he continues to disregard legal action to stop using his father’s name with the cannabis brand and other related ventures.