defamation, invasion of privacy Flashcards
defamation
of conerning plaintiff, published to 3d party who understands, and damages p’s reputation
va does not distinguish between
libel and slander
broadcasters can be liable if
fails to exercise reasonable care to prevent the statement
libel per se
w/o proof of special damages
libel per quod
requires proof of special damages
may recover actual compensatory damages for defamatory publication if
preponderance of evidence that it was false and d knew it was false of lacked reasonable grounds for that belief or acted negligent in failing to ascertain the facts
burden to show falsity is on
plaintiff
immunity for defamation
matter of public concern or made at public hearing of governmental body
is lost if makes it
with actual knowledge it is false or reckless disregard for its falsity
no
intrusion upon seclusion or invasion of privacy
recognizes tort of misappropriation of the right to publicity
name image and likeness for profit unless
1) informed consent
2) dead and spouse gives consent
3) dependent, parent consent
intentional interference w/ business relations
same as cl
va recognizes unlawful discharge
violation of public policy
cause of action in tort to for
conspiracy to induce a breach of k; p must show there was a k
interference w. prosepctive economic disadvantage when
1) biz relationship or expectancy
2) d knew of relationship
3) without d’s intentional misconduct
4) suffered harm or damage
