Dietemann v. Time, Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
449 F.2d 245 (1971)
Relevant factsFree
Life Magazine reporters (defendants), gaining entry to Dietemann's (plaintiff's) home by falsely claiming a friend sent them, secretly photographed him with a hidden camera and recorded their conversation with a hidden tape recorder while he examined one reporter, then published a photo and discussed the recording in an exposé article; the district court found for Dietemann and awarded $1,000 in damages.
IssueFree
Whether freedom of the press under the First Amendment insulates members of the media from liability for invasion of privacy.