Legal Question

Ava works the evening shift at a bank. Her husband, Dylan, calls the office one evening to speak with her. When Ava does not answer her phone, Dylan calls Ava's supervisor, Amador, who is a close childhood friend of his. Amador informs Dylan that Ava has not reported to work that evening, the evening before or on several other evenings during the prior few weeks. As a result of this discussion, Dylan learns that Ava was spending the evenings with her ex-boyfriend. Several days later, Dylan commits suicide. Dylan's family sues the bank for invasion of privacy, alleging that Amador did not have the right to inform Dylan that Ava had not reported for work. Can the company be held liable for invasion of privacy? Explain, using applicable legal authority.

Advice Question

Matthew decides to install video surveillance in every area of his restaurant so he can see how his wait staff interacts with the customers and with one another. He is worried that hisemployees will have a viable invasion of privacy claim against him for engaging in this type of surveillance. How should he proceed to minimize their privacy expectations?