A person has a right to be free from the wrongful scrutinizing or publicizing of their private affairs, which are outside of legitimate public concerns. Generally, public figures, politicians, or high-profile persons have less expectation of privacy than other persons. Invasion of Privacy may also occur by an intrusion into a person's privacy or solitude by another, publicly placing a person in a false light, or the use or appropriation of the person's name, picture or likeness. An Invasion of Privacy may also occur when an employer discloses results of a medical exam, drug test or other private information. Defamation is a false and defamatory statement concerning a person, made to another person, without legal privilege, which is false.
Defamation can consist of libel in written form or by slander, which is verbal.
Under certain circumstances, privileges may apply allowing statements to be made, such as in the course of judicial or legislative proceedings. These are just a few examples of some of the intentional torts handled by our office. If you have been the victim of an intentional tort or crime, contact our office for a consultation.