David Cassidy sues over Partridge Family royalties

Decades after rocketing to fame in The Partridge Family sitcom, singer David Cassidy is suing Sony for royalties.

Cassiday’s lawsuit claims Sony used his image on merchandising without his permission for 40 years.

According to the suit, Cassidy signed a contract with the production company behind the show in 1971, guaranteeing him 15% of net merchandise revenues and 7.5% for all other merchandise

Cassidy claims the show has raked in nearly $500 million in profits from board games, lunch boxes, magazines, comic books and more, but only been paid $5,000.

A representative for Sony told TMZ, “We have dealt with Mr. Cassidy in a completely lawful and appropriate way, and are confident that we will prevail in any proceeding.”