APPROPRIATION

DEFINITIONS
Appropriation: Is the use of ones identity or personality for the purposes and goals of another.
Solove Appropriation, like the privacy disruptions of disclosure and distortion, involves the way an individual desires to present herself to society. Solove Another dimension of the harm of appropriation is an interference with freedom and self definition.

TORT LAW
A body of rights, obligations and remedies that is applied by courts in civil proceedings to provide relief for persons who have suffered harm from the wrongful acts of others. Three elements must be established in every tort action. First, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant was under a legal duty to act in a particular fashion. Second, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant breached this duty by failing to conform his or her behavior accordingly. Third, the plaintiff must prove he suffered injury or loss as a direct result of the defendants breach.

1902 ROBERSON V ROCHESTER FOLDING BOX. COMPANY.

COURT CASES
1. 1905 Pavesich v New England Life Insurance Company 2. 1907 Edison v Edison Polyform Mfg. Co. 3. 1858 France Laffaire Rachel 4. Von Hannover v Germany 5. Quebec Supreme Court Violation of Quebec Charter

ANNA NICOLE SMITH

Started as a waitress and top-less dancer then was launched into the media spotlight Lack of education and public scrutiny seemed to be her down fall

KID NATION
A Show that puts kids ranging 8-15 in a reality TV show They were put in a ghost town in New Mexico without their parents and were made to create society without parents State attorneys say that the show violated child labor laws and other state laws

KID NATION CNTD.

Both parents and children signed contracts that did not place CBS as responsible for their death, STDs, injuries, and other possible scenarios CBS has the right to portray their life in any manner they want; whether real or fictional so long as it is satirical and interesting

CHILDREN IN REALITY TV?

Balloon Boy and John & Kate Plus * controversy Are the outcomes of all these examples of child abuse?

DO CHILDREN BELONG ON TV?

Kate + 8
Children were natural around the cameras Believe growing up on film is a great way for them to look back on their childhood
It seems the decision to give young children a role on a reality TV show is a reasoned choice based on good parenting skills and a complete comprehension of what being filmed regularly does to young minds and emotions.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Toddlers & Tiaras

Ok to do the show after enduring therapy

What are the long-term effects when the cameras are gone?

Parents believe that showcasing their children is a bonding experience.

ADVENTURES IN SUNDERLAND
Abby Sunderland (age 16) attempted to be the youngest person to sail the globe. Abbys brother was the youngest person to sail the globe at the age of 17
Father Laurence signed a contract months before Abbys attempt

Sunderlands story parallels Jessica Dubroff

COOGAN LAW
1939, California Protect the earnings of child actors Today 15% of childs earnings must be put into a trust accounts California, New York, Louisiana & New Mexico
New Mexico passed Coogan law only after the controversy of the show Kid Nation was filmed near Sante Fe

Child reality stars are not considered performers therefore are not protected under Coogan Law

LEVEYS QUESTIONS
So, who "owns" a childhood, the child or the parents? At what age should a child's consent be required to have their lives edited and broadcast to millions?