Invasion of Privacy

Question 1

Intrusion into Seclusion

Answer 1

A person who unreasonably and seriously interferes with another’s interest in not having his affairs known to others is liable to the other for intrusion.

Question 2

Public Disclosure of Private Facts

Answer 2

(1) Public disclosure
(2) of a private fact
(3) that would be offensive and objectionable to the reasonable person
(4) that is not of legitimate public concern

A fact is private if the plaintiff has made reasonable attempts to keep the matter private.

Question 3

False Light

Answer 3

(1) Defendant publicizes
(2) a private matter concerning plaintiff
(3) that places the plaintiff before the public in a false light
(4) that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person
(5) and, if it involves a matter of public interest, defendant acted with malice

Question 4

Appropriation

Answer 4

(1) an appropriation or use
(2) of the plaintiff’s identity
(3) by the defendant
(4) for the defendant’s commercial purposes