Vikings Win ‘Photobomb’ Lawsuit Against Rival Bank

The Vikings haven't even played a down in their brand new stadium, but they already have a big win.

A federal judge recently agreed with the team in its 'photobomb' lawsuit against a rival bank, whose office towers loom over the new U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Wells Fargo, the owners of the offices near the new stadium, put up illuminated 'Wells Fargo' signs-- signs that would be visible during aerial shots of the new stadium during televised events. Like the Super Bowl in  2018.

So, the Vikings filed a lawsuit alleging that Wells Fargo was 'photobombing' the new stadium, which, of course, is sponsored by rivial U.S. Bank. And now, a court decision affirms the Vikings side.

U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank sided with the Vikings, and gave Wells Fargo 30 days to remove the lighted signs. Apparently he agreed with the Vikings' assertion that Wells Fargo, whose towers were constructed after the agreement was reached with the state of Minnesota over the new stadium, had violated a signed a contract that specified the size and location of their allowed signs-- a deal they had previously worked out with the Vikings.

So the signs will have to come down. The judge did say, however, that Wells Fargo is free to construct any signs they want-- but on the roof of their towers, not on the sides. So, chalk up a big winn for the Vikings-- before their new stadium is even open!