A court in the United States has dismissed the latest lawsuit filed by 31-year-old Spencer Elden against Nirvana over the cover of the iconic 1991 album Nevermind.. This cover shows Elden, who was then a baby, naked..

In his lawsuit, the man claimed that his appearance on the cover of the album was sexual abuse of a child.. But the judge said the man came too late with the exploitation allegation..

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Elden has almost exhausted all legal options, since he cannot re-sue. But his legal team said they would challenge the decision..

The lawsuit is linked to a photo that was taken in infancy Elden. He swims naked in the pool next to a dollar bill attached to a fishhook.. The man claimed that he could not consent to the use of the image and demanded 150 thousand dollars in compensation.

The defendants in the case were photographer Kirk Weddle, former Nirvana band members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, and the widow of the late singer Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love..

Elden filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming he still has the right to complain about the image because it continued to hurt him and interfere with his career as an adult..

After that lawsuit was dismissed, Elden filed a new one in January of this year.. But the judge said that the case is no longer relevant due to the 10-year statute of limitations.. The defense lawyer said the case was " Defense officials also noted that Elden liked the fame that photography brought him..

In 1991, Elden's parents received $ 200 for the picture posted on the cover of the album of an almost unknown group.. Nevermind has sold over 30 million worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time..