Legal Opinion
Sheila C. v. Povich
New York Supreme Court
Decided November 12, 2003PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Diane A. Lebedeff, J.
At the outset of what appears to be the first New York case falling into an emerging category of “Talk Show Torts,” the named defendants move to dismiss the complaint brought on behalf of Sheila C., a minor who appeared on the Maury Povich Show. Plaintiff alleges the defendants’ negligent acts connected with the show set in motion a chain of events which concluded with her rape. Plaintiff cross-moves for leave to amend, should the court find the complaint is inadequate.
Background
In 2001, the show solicited “out-of-control teen” guests. The plaintiff’s…
2Cases cited59 opinions
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Adorno v. Correctional Services Corp.District Court, S.D. New York · 2004
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