Khloe Kardashian Sued for Posting Photo of Herself on Instagram

Khloe Kardashian is being sued for sharing a photo of herself on her own Instagram account.

According to a lawsuit filed in California court on Tuesday, Kardashian is being sued by the U.K. photo agency Xposure Photos for copyright infringement after allegedly posting a paparazzi photo on Instagram without permission and removing the credit.

The photo, which Kardashian posted on Sept. 14, was taken by Manual Munoz as outside of a Miami restaurant as Kardashian and her sister Kourtney were heading to dinner. According to the suit, the photo is part of a series licensed to the Daily Mail a day prior.

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“Defendants’ unauthorized use harms the existing and future market for the original Photograph,” the claim reads. “Kardashian’s Instagram post made the Photograph immediately available to her nearly 67 million followers and others, consumers of entertainment news–and especially news and images of Kardashian herself, as evidenced by their status as followers of Kardashian–who would otherwise be interested in viewing licensed versions of the Photograph in the magazines and newspapers that are plaintiff’s customers.”

Xposure is asking the court for up up $25,000 in damages, as well as “all profits derived from the unauthorized use of plaintiff’s Photograph.” The suit argues that Kardashian’s use of the photo was a move that she would inherently profit from due to her celebrity status.

“Defendants’ unauthorized use is commercial in nature. Kardashian uses her Instagram feed for the purposes of promotion … every one of Kardashian’s Instagram posts is fundamentally promoting something to her 67 million followers.”

Pamela Chelin contributed to this report.

Robert Kardashian and Blac Chyna: A Timeline of Their Messy Drama (Photos)

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna's relationship has been anything but drama-free from the get-go. Rumors circulated of the Kardashian's disapproval and that the relationship was a mere stunt for Chyna to make money off the name.

Things took an uglier turn over the weekend when Chyna's social media account was apparently hacked.
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The Beginning

Blac Chyna and Robert Kardashian's relationship first went public in late January 2016.
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The Family Drama

It was speculated that the Kardashian family didn't approve of Blac Chyna and Rob dating. Khloé tweeted out a cryptic message insinuating that you should never go against the family and most people assumed it referred to the new couple.
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The Engagement

In April, Rob proposes to Chyna... she says yes.
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The Pregnancy

In May, both Blac Chyna and Rob post matching Instagram photos to announce that they will be having a baby.
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The Baby Shower

In September, Rob tweets out his younger sister Kylie Jenner's phone number because he claimed that his sisters didn't invite Chyna to the baby shower they were throwing for him.
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The Reality Show

In June, it was announced that the couple would star in their own reality show on E! titled "Rob and Chyna."
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The Birth

On Nov 10, 2016 Blac Chyna gave birth to Dream Kardashian, her first child with Robert.
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The Kardashian Name

On Dec. 1, 2016, companies owned by Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian tried to block their sister-in-law to-be, Blac Chyna, from registering a trademark for her future married name, arguing that it would damage their own brands.

Chyna applied for the trademark back in May.
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The Lawyer

A screenshot of a message that appears to be between Chyna and her lawyer, shows the latter saying that she will just trademark the Kardashian name after she gets married because it would be easier.

The message was leaked by a supposed hacker.
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The Hack

On Dec. 17, 2016, Blac Chyna claimed that her Instagram account had been hacked after someone uploaded a post to her page saying that she left Rob and took the baby without his knowledge.

The note also promised to release messages exchanged between Chyna and other guys.
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The Meltdown

Rob takes to social media and very openly expresses his feelings about Chyna leaving him and taking their daughter.

He uploads multiple posts saying that all he ever did was love Chyna and she played him. He even shared footage of the empty house claiming that his fiancé took all of their belongings--including the food.
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The Response

Blac Chyna doesn't take Rob's accusations lightly. She posts a lengthy message to her new Instagram account saying that all she's ever done was love Rob and try to help him and that she has never cheated on him.

She also says that she's done with the relationship until Rob chooses to do better for himself.
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The Apology

Rob apologizes to Blac Chyna for his weekend meltdown and asks the public to pray for him.

"This weekend I was in an emotional bad place and did some things that embarrassed myself and my family. I apologize and I'm seeking help to deal with my flaws/issues. Please pray for me and I'm sorry Blac Chyna. You are a great mother to our child and I love you."
The Change

Right after his apology, the new father uploads a photo of Dream and promises to get better for her.

"I am going to get better for you Dream. You are my life and gave me a new start on being a better me. Love you"
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The Acceptance

Blac Chyna seems to accept Rob's apology as she leaves a heart emoji comment under one of his posts.
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Things got a little… complicated between these two

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna's relationship has been anything but drama-free from the get-go. Rumors circulated of the Kardashian's disapproval and that the relationship was a mere stunt for Chyna to make money off the name.

Things took an uglier turn over the weekend when Chyna's social media account was apparently hacked.

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Robert Kardashian and Blac Chyna: A Timeline of Their Messy Drama (Photos)

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