MDS 4100 Communication Law Homework- Belmont University
Case Study: Privacy.
The Samuels family sues for invasion of privacy in the areas of Intrusion, Private Facts and False Light.
1. What potential legal problems (related to privacy) are contained in the text of the story?
2. Are there problems with any part of the footage that was aired?
3. The evening the story runs, you discover from police that Brian Samuels is actually 17 years old and a junior at the high school. What are the consequences, if any, of this reporting error?
4. How does the suit stand up against the various elements required for each alleged privacy invasion?
5. Analyze the situation from a legal standpoint. If you believe the media committed an invasion of privacy, make the best case for the Samuels.
6. If you believe the reporter and videographer did not legally invade the family's privacy, provide a solid defense.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Case-Study-PRIVACY.rar