Stessman v. American Black Hawk Broadcasting Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the Court
LAVORATO, Justice.
In this case Theresa Stessman appeals the dismissal of her invasion of privacy action against American Black Hawk Broadcasting Company (Black Hawk). The district court granted Black Hawk’s motion to dismiss after finding that the facts contained in Stessman’s petition did not show an infringement of her privacy. See Iowa R.Civ.P. 104(b). Stessman now argues that, judged under the proper scope of review, her petition does state an invasion of privacy claim on which relief can be granted. Because we find that Stessman’s petition satisfies our pleading requirements, we reverse…
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