Posted by drsjpdc on 6/30/12

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What about the writing of an historical text, and the
factual (provable) use of people's names in historical
context? Suppose some key player in the history of this
subject, tell the author that they "forbid the use of their
name or likeness" in the book? Their bio is on Wikipedia
and other wiki sites, and they have not objected to that
use. Can they seek damages pursuant to some tort privacy
statute without showing some kind of damages?

Use of someon's name in historical context in a textbook, 6/30/12, by drsjpdc.

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