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 took legal action against USPS in 2006 over copyright issues related to his sculpture. Former Marine John Alli, who had photographed the image used by USPS, was also involved in the case. A settlement was reached with Alli when he agreed to pay Gaylord a 10% royalty on any future sales of his statue image.