Scott Stapp Hopes To Halt Sex Tape With Lawsuit

Scott Stapp decided to file his very own federal lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles to stop the sales and promotion of the now infamous sex tape starring the greatly divided rocker, Kid Rock and four women.

According to the Associated Press, Stapp's suit alleges two tapes that were part of a "video diary" of his 1999 tour were stolen from a safe in his house. He also holds the World Wide Red Light District company responsible for violating his trademark and privacy rights, causing the former Creed crooner embarrassment, pain, suffering and emotional distress.

Ultimately, the suit requests a retraining order, disallowing Red Light — the same company that released Paris Hilton's One Night In Paris sex tape — to distribute the video that shows Strapp and Rock having sex with four strippers.

Stapp was a little slow in filing his suit compared to Rock, who pursued legal action against the company last month in Detroit. Kid (real name Robert Ritchie), was granted a temporary order, ceasing Red Light from posting any scenes from the video — such as the 40-second clip previously available on the company's website — or selling it.

Rock's lawyers will request a permanent injunction after March 23 when the previous order will no longer in be effect.The rap-rocker's lawsuit claimed he was notified the tape would not be publicly displayed and would remain in Stapp's private property.

Meanwhile, Stapp has claimed the release of the clips was part of a calculated plan to ruin his recent solo career venture. Rock laughingly replied to the Florida native's accusations saying the "idiot" singer should keep a closer watch over his video collection.

A third party has also been involved in the halting of the sex tape. One of the women who took part in the video filed for unspecified damages March 2 due to emotional distress and invasion of privacy. All the while World Wide Red Light District are claiming the tape was given to them by a third party and according to MTV News, the company's attorney denies it was stolen.