Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit after posting the wrong man’s photo on Instagram. A New York project manager named Ivan Cantu has sued her, claiming she mistakenly used his image in a 2024 social media post. The post was part of Kim’s campaign supporting a death row inmate—also named Ivan Cantu.
Man Claims Emotional Trauma
According to US Weekly, the New York-based Ivan Cantu says the error caused him emotional damage. He reportedly now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and sleepless nights. His image appeared in an Instagram story that aimed to support the clemency of a Texas inmate convicted of murder in 2001.
Kim’s Legal Team Responds
Kim’s lawyers explained what happened. They said: “[Kim] played an important role in advocating for Mr. Cantu. Over the course of approximately ten days in February 2024, [Kim] and her team posted a series of ‘stories’ regarding Mr. Cantu — approximately 16 in all — on [Kim’s] Instagram account. Of these 16 stories, one story posted two days before Mr. Cantu’s execution mistakenly used an image of the plaintiff in this action, a New York-based project manager whose name is also Ivan Cantu. The mistake was discovered within hours of the posting, and the story was immediately deleted, with [Kim] swiftly issuing a public apology to [Ivan].”
Kim Admits It Was an Honest Mistake
Kim took full responsibility. She clarified that the mix-up was not intentional. In her statement, she said: “The use of Plaintiff’s image in the February 26 Story was a mistake and was not done intentionally. I would not have used the image appearing in the February 26 Story had I known that it was a picture of Plaintiff and not Mr. Cantu.”
Her Lawyers Call It a Cash Grab
Although Kim apologized, her legal team believes the lawsuit is unnecessary. They called the legal action a money-making attempt. They stated: “This lawsuit is an attempt to cash in on a mistake.”
Legal Battle Continues
The case is still ongoing. The court has yet to decide whether it will move forward. Meanwhile, the situation has raised concerns about verifying identities when posting advocacy content online.