Cape Publications, Inc. v. Bridges

423 So.2d 426 (1982)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Bridges (P) was involved in an abduction by her estranged husband. He came to work and forced P at gunpoint to leave and go with him to their former apartment. The apartment was surrounded with police and journalists. P's husband forced her to disrobe in an attempt to prevent her escape. Upon hearing a gunshot, the police stormed the apartment and rushed P to safety. P was clutching a dish towel to her body to cover her nudity. A photo of that was printed in Cape Publications paper. The photo revealed about what could be seen by wearing a bikini, and more revealing photos had not been published. P sued D for invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress and trespass. The jury awarded P $1,000 in compensatory and $9,000 in punitive damages.