My company is fullfilling a contract by producing an informational CD for a company that consults others on disability access. We are using photos that our client took to illustrate the do's and don'ts of proper access for people with disabilities. In some of the photos that show improper access, the businesses are identified by their signage. Could those business take action against us or our clients for libel or other cause?
2006-07-10 04:45:38 · 4 answers · asked by Kari K 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
I would also be sure that they do not follow the LETTER of the ADA not just the spirit.
2006-07-10 05:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by heather k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truth is a defense for libel or slander in the U.S., so as long as the photo isn't misleading, I don't see a problem. The only possible concern would be if the offending business has since corrected the problem, then claims that the photos are no longer correct. I suspect if there is a copyright or production date shown, this would handle that because you could say that your CD only shows that they were violating the law as of that date, and you're not trying to imply that the business is still in violation. Or perhaps you could even put a statement at the end of the CD stating this.
(Please note that this answer is coming from someone who is not a lawyer, so I don't want to be held responsible if for some reason my answer is incorrect.)
2006-07-10 05:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Alan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple. block out the signage
2006-07-10 04:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no beacuase they were true. libel has to be false
2006-07-10 05:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by daniel_97202 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋