Morsette v. "The Final Call"
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Nardelli, J.P.
The primary issue presented to us in this appeal is whether defendant’s callous, unauthorized use of plaintiffs randomly selected, and then altered, photograph to illustrate an article addressing the plight of incarcerated women and their families warrants an award of punitive damages.
Plaintiff Tatia Morsette is the mother of a young boy, and with an extensive background in music and the performing arts, is a successful businesswoman working as a freelance promoter and personal manager for a number of entertainers, including comedians, actors and bands.…
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