Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New Mexico
A professional photographer has posted a picture of my child on his website without my consent. A section of his website says "Some of the photos in the web galleries are for sale". It doesn't specify what photos are or are not for sale. Is there anything I can do? The person has not responded to any of my calls or email requesting information.
Asked on 8/17/10, 12:44 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly
Kevin J. Connolly
You can sue the photographer under the New York Civil Rights Law for invasion of privacy. And you should do so: these cases have been known to yield recoveries in the $30-$50,000 range, which would make a nice college fund.
The money will belong to the child, and will be held in an account subject to court approval until s/he is 18.
Answered on 8/23/10, 1:46 pm