• Chicago Tribune, Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:35 AM

Speaking about hallowed names, Chicago weinermeisters Superdog -- famous since 1948 not only for its exquisite fare but also for the rooftop, 12-foot sausage statues made in the likeness of owners Maurie and Flaurie Berman -- is suing a New York upstart named SuperDawg for trademark infringement.

Although Superdogs does not have a New York outlet, the Bermans' son, Scott, says that print and television reporters have done a lot of stories over the years, garnering the eatery an international reputation.

Superdawg owner Danny Omari could not be reached for comment, Mike Hughlett reports, and his attorney says he hasn't yet been served.

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