The etiquette coach who tried to help Borat with his manners was not able to transform him into a gentleman in one night. And once …
The etiquette coach who tried to help Borat with his manners was not able to transform him into a gentleman in one night. And once she learned what she had really signed on for, Kathie Martin sued Baron Cohen and 20th Century Fox, claiming Borat “tricked into being part of a childish prank.” The Supreme Court in Alabama turned the lawsuit down, citing the release form Martin signed before appearing in the film. One man who was included in Borat was so displeased he made it into the film that he took legal action. Jeffrey Lemerond, who is included in both the trailer and a 13-second clip in the film, sued 20th Century Fox for using his image illegally. In Borat, he is shown running from the camera and yelling, “Go away!” as Borat tried to hug strangers on a New York City street. A judge deemed the clip “newsworthy” and the case was later dismissed. Borat filmed the village of Glod, Romania instead of Kazakhstan, but the villagers weren’t too pleased with their cameo. According to ABC, the villagers took legal action and asked for $83 million in damages, alleging they were only paid $70 to $100 each, or even three lei (the equivalent of $1.
