Legal Opinion
Welling v. Weinfeld
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided June 6, 2007No. 2005-1964PublishedCited by 151 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPfeifer, J.
Factual and Procedural Background
{¶ 1} From neighborhood friction that spiraled into dueling litigation has emerged a significant question for this court: Does Ohio recognize the “false light” theory of the tort of invasion of privacy? Today we recognize that theory of recovery.
{¶ 2} The plaintiff-appellee, Lauri Weinfeld, and defendants-appellants, Robert and Katherine Welling, are neighbors in Perry Township in Stark County. Weinfeld owns and operates a party center next to her home, which hosts banquets, parties, and outdoor weddings. The Wellings live next to the party center. Weinfeld…
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