California Supreme Court
Aug. 18, 2009
State Supremes Dump Coffee Model's Damage Award
The California Supreme Court strengthened legal protections for publishers Monday, saying a rule designed to limit the media's exposure to defamation lawsuits also applies to advertising -- in this case Nestlé's use of model Russell Christoff.
By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer The California Supreme Court strengthened legal protections for publishers Monday, saying a rule designed to limit the media's exposure to defamation lawsuits also applies to advertising. But the justices sidestepped a more detailed analysis of the single-publication rule, so it remains to be seen whether model Russell Christoff can seek damages for Nestlé's use of his photo on Taster's Choice coffee witho...
Daily Journal Staff Writer The California Supreme Court strengthened legal protections for publishers Monday, saying a rule designed to limit the media's exposure to defamation lawsuits also applies to advertising. But the justices sidestepped a more detailed analysis of the single-publication rule, so it remains to be seen whether model Russell Christoff can seek damages for Nestlé's use of his photo on Taster's Choice coffee witho...
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