Bollea v. Gawker Media LLC, 2012 WL 5509624, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 185667 (M.D. Fla. Nov. 14, 2012) (full-text). Factual Background: Plaintiff entered into consensual sexual relations with a woman some years ago, and unknown to him, the encounter was videotaped. Plaintiff claimed that he would have objected to any recording had he be aware it. Plaintiff contended that he obtained and registered a copyright to the video. Excerpts from the video was posted on defendant's website and plaintiff claims giving no consent to this posting. Plaintiff sent numerous requests for removal but defendant refused to remove the post.
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| - Bollea v. Gawker Media LLC, 2012 WL 5509624, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 185667 (M.D. Fla. Nov. 14, 2012) (full-text). Factual Background: Plaintiff entered into consensual sexual relations with a woman some years ago, and unknown to him, the encounter was videotaped. Plaintiff claimed that he would have objected to any recording had he be aware it. Plaintiff contended that he obtained and registered a copyright to the video. Excerpts from the video was posted on defendant's website and plaintiff claims giving no consent to this posting. Plaintiff sent numerous requests for removal but defendant refused to remove the post.
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| - Bollea v. Gawker Media LLC, 2012 WL 5509624, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 185667 (M.D. Fla. Nov. 14, 2012) (full-text). Factual Background: Plaintiff entered into consensual sexual relations with a woman some years ago, and unknown to him, the encounter was videotaped. Plaintiff claimed that he would have objected to any recording had he be aware it. Plaintiff contended that he obtained and registered a copyright to the video. Excerpts from the video was posted on defendant's website and plaintiff claims giving no consent to this posting. Plaintiff sent numerous requests for removal but defendant refused to remove the post. Plaintiff contended that the video would create substantial adverse and detrimental effects on his personal and professional life. After filing a suit asserting invasion of privacy, violation of his right of publicity, IIED, and negligent infliction of emotional distress, plaintiff amended his complaint adding a claim of copyright infringement. Plaintiff moved for a preliminary injunction.
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