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California Supreme Court

Jun. 4, 2009

State Justices Mull Publicity, Privacy Rights

A man discovers he's the Taster's Choice coffee guy when he happens upon his face on a jar of instant coffee in a drugstore. Two women find out their boss installed a secret videotaping system in their office. The California Supreme Court will hear arguments today to decide whether surprises like these warrant civil damages.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - A man discovers he's the Taster's Choice coffee guy when he happens upon his face on a can of instant coffee in a drugstore. Two women find out their boss installed a secret videotaping system in their office.

The California Supreme Court will hear arguments today in Los Angeles to decide whether surprises like these warrant civil damages.

Lawyers in the employment, entertainment an...

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