Gaylord filed suit against USPS in 2006 for violation of his copyright over the sculpture. Included in the suit was former Marine John Alli, who was the photographer of the image used by USPS. Eventually, an amicable settlement was reached with Alli when the photographer agreed to pay Gaylord a 10% royalty for any subsequent sales of his image of the statues.
Gaylord filed a lawsuit against USPS in 2006 for copyright infringement regarding his sculpture. Included in the case was former Marine John Alli, who was the photographer of the image used by USPS. Eventually, an amicable agreement was reached with Alli when the photographer agreed to pay Gaylord a 10% royalty for any subsequent sales of his image of the statues.