Yao Ming files lawsuit ( 2003-08-08 11:13) (eastday.com)
Both the attorney for basketball star Yao Ming and the lawyer for Coca-Cola
yesterday presented arguments to the Xuhui District People's Court in Shanghai
where Yao filed a lawsuit against the beverage giant for using his image. He is
asking for a public apology and one yuan (US$0.12) in compensation. The court
didn't announce when the first hearing will be held, but both parties expressed
interest in a settlement.