MC 3080 Chapter : Module 6
Document Summary
Tort of publicity of private and embarrassing fact: cannot defend cnn on the basis that the material is true, because the tort operates under the assumption that the material is true. Highly offensive to a reasonable person sometimes does not matter if there is no expectation of privacy. Intrusion into one"s physical solitude does not depend upon publication physical intrusion into personal space in a manner that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person. Embellishment adding of untrue information to a news or feature story for dramatic effect. Distortion (primary form of false light) usually mismatching of video/audio or words/pictures. Heirs have right to sue under the right of publicity: plaintiffs have begun trying to use these laws to hold media accountable. Negligent infliction of emotional distress involve emotional injury. Intentional infliction of emotional distress involve deliberate emotional injury.
