My Chemical Romance has resolved an immediate legal dispute with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders regarding costumes worn during their recent live performances.
According to Rolling Stone, the rock band agreed to cease dressing backup dancers in outfits resembling the squad's royal blue and white uniforms while the legal case remains pending. The agreement avoided a scheduled emergency restraining order hearing in Collin County, Texas, after court records confirmed an understanding had been reached between the parties.
The cheer organization initiated legal action late last week, accusing the band of infringing on its trademarked uniforms during a stage skit at the Hollywood Bowl. During the performance, dancers clad in star-spangled outfits staged a mock battle on stage with rifles drawn.
The band is currently in the middle of celebrating the 20th anniversary of its 2006 album, The Black Parade. Two additional concerts remain on the schedule at the Hollywood Bowl for October 30 and Halloween night.
Court documents indicate that the cheer organization narrowed its requested relief and dropped concert promoter Live Nation as a defendant. Live Nation had separately filed a notice seeking to move the ongoing proceedings to federal court.