Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Nirvana 'Nevermind' Cover Lawsuit Dismissed Permanently
A man named Spencer Elden sued Nirvana because he was the baby on the cover of their famous 'Nevermind' album.
He said the picture was child pornography.
The judge looked at the case again and said it's over.
It's the end of the lawsuit for the second time.
Elden claimed the image caused him trauma.
The image of the baby reaching for a dollar has become very famous.
The case has gone back and forth for some time.
Spencer Elden sued Nirvana over the 'Nevermind' album cover.
The lawsuit was dismissed for the second and final time.
Elden sought damages claiming child pornography.
Judge Olguin ruled against Elden.
The album cover is considered iconic and has been frequently referenced.
- Who
- Spencer Elden and Judge Fernando Olguin
- What
- Lawsuit regarding the Nevermind album cover
- When
- Most recently dismissed
- Where
- Los Angeles federal court
- Why
- Judge ruled against the plaintiff, Elden
- Plaintiff
- Spencer Elden
- Defendants
- Nirvana's record company, members, photographer
- Album
- Nevermind
- Judge
- Fernando Olguin
- Ruling
- Dismissed lawsuit permanently