Mark Zuckerberg – no, not that one

Getty ImagesMark Zuckerberg, Fb founderA US lawyer with the identical title as Fb founder Mark Zuckerberg is suing the social media platform, arguing it retains suspending his account whereas falsely accusing him of “impersonating a celeb”.Mark S Zuckerberg says his account has been disabled 5 occasions over the previous eight years, and it has value him 1000’s of {dollars} in misplaced enterprise.The Indiana chapter lawyer’s lawsuit states that he has been practising legislation for 38 years – ever since Mark E Zuckerberg, now one of many richest males on the planet, was a toddler.Meta mentioned it had reinstated the lawyer’s account and was taking steps to stop the error recurring.”It isn’t humorous,” Mr Zuckerberg advised WTHR-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. “Not after they take my cash.”The lawsuit, filed in Marion Superior Court docket, argues that Fb mum or dad firm Meta is in breach of contract as a result of he paid $11,000 (£8,200) for promoting that was improperly taken down.”It is like shopping for a billboard on the facet of the freeway, paying the individuals for the billboard after which they arrive and put a large blanket over it and you aren’t getting the advantage of what you paid for,” he advised WTHR.Mark S ZuckerbergMark S Zuckerberg is an Indiana chapter attorneyEmails with Fb that Mr Zuckerberg shared with native media point out the corporate had accused him of not utilizing his “genuine title”.He mentioned that he has submitted his photograph ID, his bank cards, and a number of photos of his face to be able to show his id.”I am Mark Steven. And he is Mark Elliot,” Mr Zuckerberg advised WTHR.His account was shut down in Might, and solely restored after his lawsuit was filed.In an announcement, the corporate mentioned it had “reinstated Mark Zuckerberg’s account, after discovering it had been disabled in error”.”We recognize Mr Zuckerberg’s continued persistence on this concern and are working to attempt to forestall this from occurring sooner or later.”Mr Zuckerberg, who specialises in chapter legislation, began an internet site to trace mix-ups over his title, together with the time he was inadvertently sued by the state of Washington for abuse.