Generally, a false light claim must contain the following elements: (1) a publication by the defendant about the plaintiff; (2) it was done with reckless disregard; (3) it places the plaintiff in a false light and (4) it would be highly offensive or embarrassing to a reasonable person. Example: In 1992, a 96-year-old woman sued an Arkansas newspaper for printing her picture next to the headline, Special Delivery: Worlds oldest newspaper carrier, 101, quits because shes pregnant! The woman, who was not pregnant, was awarded damages of $1.5 million. - See more at: injury.findlaw/torts-and-personal-injuries/invasion-of-privacy.html#sthash.SWjxuOSK.Ez2riezA.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:54:03 +0000
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