Can I file a lawsuit if someone is using photos of me saying theyre my agent but theyre not?
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Can I file a lawsuit if someone is using photos of me saying theyre my agent but theyre not?
A old friend of mines is using my photos on
Facebook saying that theyre are representing
me as a modeling agent but theyre not. There
is no contract in place nor was there ever a
verbal agreement.
Asked on February 17, 2018 under Business Law, Ohio
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can sue your friend for invasion of privacy. Invasion of privacy includes the appropriation of one's name or likeness for commercial purposes without consent.
Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) would include emotional distress. You may be able to recover punitive damages which are a substantial amount to punish the intentional wrongful act of your friend.
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