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light privacy claim in Connecticut

11 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

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Also cited on this issue (3)

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Goodrich v. Waterbury Republican-American, Inc. green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

2020The essence of a false light privacy claim is that the matter published concerning the [claimant] (1) is not true . . . and (2) is such a major misrepresentation of [her] character, history, activities or beliefs that serious offense may reasonably be expected to be taken by a reasonable [person] in [her] position.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Goodrich v. Waterbury Republican-American, Inc., 188 Conn. 107, 131 , 448 A.2d 1317 (1982).

2020The essence of a false light privacy claim is that the matter published concerning the [claimant] (1) is not true . . . and (2) is such a major misrepresentation of [her] character, history, activities or beliefs that serious offense may reasonably be expected to be taken by a reasonable [person] in [her] position.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Goodrich v. Waterbury Republican-American, Inc., 188 Conn. 107, 131 , 448 A.2d 1317 (1982).

71993–2020
Jonap v. Silver green
connappct · 1983
2 sentences

2000The essence of a false light privacy claim is that the matter published concerning the plaintiff (1) is not true . . . and (2) is such a major misrepresentation of his character, history, activities or beliefs that serious offense may reasonably be expected to be taken by a reasonable man in his position." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Jonap v. Silver , 1 Conn. App. 550 , 558 , 474 A.2d 800 (1984); Goodrich v. Waterbury American-Republican, Inc. , 188 Conn. 131 .

2000The essence of a false light privacy claim is that the matter published concerning the plaintiff (1) is not true . . . and (2) is such a major misrepresentation of his character, history, activities or beliefs that serious offense may reasonably be expected to be taken by a reasonable man in his position." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Jonap v. Silver , 1 Conn. App. 550 , 558 , 474 A.2d 800 (1984); Goodrich v. Waterbury American-Republican, Inc. , 188 Conn. 131 .

31995–2000
Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc. v. BOC Group, Inc. green
conn · 1992
1 sentence

2000Inc., supra. 1 The plaintiff's complaint with respect to the false light privacy claim merely alleges that the plaintiff "at no time" consented to the use of her likeness on the billboards.

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CT 11 (1993–2020) HI 2 (2025–2025)

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