OFF BEAT: Insurer watching for ruling in Sandra Bullock dispute

A watch worn by Hollywood star Sandra Bullock in her Oscar-winning role in “The Blind Side” is at the center of an insurance dispute.

According to website TMZ, Ms. Bullock is suing a watchmaker that she claims used her image in advertising without her permission.

And the watchmaker reportedly has an insurance policy that may pay out if it loses in court.

In her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in the 2009 film, Ms. Bullock wore a white ToyWatch watch.

The watch subsequently was marketed online as “the Sandra Bullock watch.”

Ms. Bullock last year sued Italy-based ToyWatch for using her name and image in its advertisements.

But last month, TMZ reported, the watchmaker’s insurers filed legal documents asking a judge to decide whether it must pay out of Ms. Bullock wins the case.

Only time will tell which side wins.