DEALING WITH PRIVACY TORT: APPROPRIATION

Sean Carter, AKA Jay-Z, filed a lawsuit against photographer Jonathan Mannion - who photographed Jay-Z's 1996 debut album "Reasonable Doubt" - for misusing his likeness, which includes the sale of merchandise such as photo prints and shirts and licensing his images without the rapper's permission.

"Mannion has developed a highly - profitable business by selling copies of photographs of JAY-Z on Mannion's website and retail store, and by selling licenses to others to use JAY-Z's image," the complaint alleges and that Mannion's entire career is based of his earlier association with JAY-Z. Mannion argues he has a right to sell copies of his copyrighted work.

1. FactsWrite a brief summary of the case.

1. IssueWhat legal issue is at hand? Write the issue in a one-sentence question. (From plaintiff and defense's side)

1. RuleWhat laws, precedent(s) is relevant to the case. If the laws have criteria to be applied, what are they?

1. AnalysisApply the rule of law to the facts of the case.

1. ConclusionWhat should be the final outcome of the case?