Likeness and Legal Nuances

This chapter explores a legal case involving a comedian suing a soda company for using his likeness without consent, examining the invasion of privacy torts. The discussion highlights the distinctions between various privacy torts and defamation, along with legal terminologies such as implied and express consent. Using real-life examples, the chapter emphasizes the significance of permission in commercial contexts and analyzes the legal implications of appropriating one’s likeness for profit.