By Blake Brittain

(Reuters) -Rock legend Neil Young and his latest band the Chrome Hearts have been sued for trademark infringement by Los Angeles luxury fashion brand Chrome Hearts.

The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in federal court in Los Angeles, said the band’s name and merchandise will confuse consumers into believing they are connected with the fashion brand. The complaint sought an unspecified amount of monetary damages and a judicial order blocking Young from using the name Chrome Hearts.

Representatives for Young at his label Warner Records did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday. Attorneys and spokespeople for Chrome Hearts also did not respond to requests for comment.

The Canadian-born Young, 79, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo

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