A couple sits on chairs in a near-empty room to watch Fox News commentator Karl Rove on a big-screen television during a Republican Party election night gathering in the club level of Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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A couple sits on chairs in a near-empty room to watch Fox News commentator Karl Rove on a big-screen television during a Republican Party election night gathering in the club level of Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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People watch early election results displayed on a utility lift suspended from the front of the GE Building at Rockefeller Center New York, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
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U.S. elections results are broadcasted on a screen during a reception organized by the U.S. embassy on the occasion of the 2012 U.S. Presidential election, in Rome, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012 file photo shows Bruce Springsteen performing at Fenway Park in Boston. NBC is holding a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy featuring some artists native to the areas hardest hit. Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi of New Jersey and Billy Joel of Long Island are scheduled to appear at the concert Friday, Nov. 2. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file)
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In this Oct. 27, 2010 photo, "Today" show Executive Producer Jim Bell attends the 20th anniversary of The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in New York. An NBC News executive says Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 that Bell is being replaced. The executive spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the plan is not finalized. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
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FILE - This April 16, 2012 file photo shows ABC News' Chris Cuomo at the premiere of the film "Safe" in New York. Cuomo is leaving the network for CNN, where he is expected to host a new morning show. The news came Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, from his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he spoke on a radio show. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
Skater Oksana Baiul sues NBC, producer for $5M
NEW YORK (
AP) — Figure skater
Oksana Baiul (by-YOOL') is suing
NBC Universal and a television skating program producer.
The 1994 Olympic gold medalist says Disson Skating LLC offered Baiul a deal to perform in two shows that were to air on NBC. The Manhattan lawsuit says Baiul declined, never receiving a contract or signing a promotional deal.
Nevertheless, she says her name and likeness were used to advertise the show on two radio websites. She says she also was named in a press release for the show, which included music performed by Kenny G.
The skater says her reputation was damaged because the incorrect publicity resulted in her being labeled a "no show," making it harder to get work. She's seeking $5 million in damages.
NBC and the producer declined to comment.
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