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Question 1
Denzel is walking on Wall Street dressed in a business suit and tie and carrying a briefcase. As Denzel makes his way to the stock exchange, a New York Times photographer snaps Denzel's picture. The photo appears in the next addition of the New York Times with a caption that reads, "The Rise of the Black Middle Class." Denzel, who does not consider himself to be a member of the middle class, is offended by the picture and sues the newspaper. In a suit for false light, Denzel will probably:
Correct Denzel will lose for two reasons. First, newsworthy statements made by the media that put plaintiff in a false light are not actionable unless the media knowingly and recklessly placed plaintiff in a false light. Given what Denzel was wearing and where he was when the picture was taken, it is safe to say that the newspaper did not put him in a false light intentionally. Second, plaintiff must prove that the false light that he was put in is highly offensive to a reasonable person and no reasonable person would be offended by being categorized as coming from the middle class.
Incorrect! Denzel will lose for two reasons. First, newsworthy statements made by the media that put plaintiff in a false light are not actionable unless the media knowingly and recklessly placed plaintiff in a false light. Given what Denzel was wearing and where he was when the picture was taken, it is safe to say that the newspaper did not put him in a false light intentionally. Second, plaintiff must prove that the false light that he was put in is highly offensive to a reasonable person and no reasonable person would be offended by being categorized as coming from the middle class.
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Question 2
A photographer for the New York Times takes a picture of Derek and Bernie as they are walking down 42nd street. The picture appears in the next edition of the newspaper with a caption that reads "How Young New Yorkers Relax after a Long Day in the City". In the background of the picture, but visible to anyone looking at the picture, are several adult bookstores and peep shows. In fact, Derek and Bernie have just emerged after spending the afternoon in the "Home Run" adult theater. In an action against the New York Times for invasion of privacy, Bernie and Derek would most likely:
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Correct In order to prove a prima facie case of publication putting plaintiff in a false light, plaintiff must prove that defendant published something that gave people the wrong impression about plaintiff. Here, Derek and Bernie had actually spent the afternoon in an adult theater so the photo did not put them in a false light. B is technically correct as well but D is the better answer. A is wrong because, Derek and Bernie were coming out of the theater into a public street so the fact that they frequent adult establishments is not private. C is wrong because the newspaper did not use the picture for commercial purposes.
Incorrect! In order to prove a prima facie case of publication putting plaintiff in a false light, plaintiff must prove that defendant published something that gave people the wrong impression about plaintiff. Here, Derek and Bernie had actually spent the afternoon in an adult theater so the photo did not put them in a false light. B is technically correct as well but D is the better answer. A is wrong because, Derek and Bernie were coming out of the theater into a public street so the fact that they frequent adult establishments is not private. C is wrong because the newspaper did not use the picture for commercial purposes.