and Liability Claims against the Media: As you can imagine, several lawsuits have come about insults of reality television. For example, “Graves v. Warner Bros and Williams v. ABC, brought reality television network liability into the forefront of the media.” This case came about from ABC tv show The Jenny Jones Show. One of the cast members, Jonathon Schmitz shot and killed another cast member, Scott Amedure. After Schmitz was convicted of murder, in retaliations, Amedure’s parents filed suit against Warner Brothers, the producer of the show, for its “ambush” of Schmitz. “They alleged that, because Schmitz was not informed of the subject matter of the show, the televised revelation of the crush and his resulting humiliation resulted in the shooting death of their son”. Thus, the jury awarded the family $25 million. Which still isn’t worth losing a loving son.
Negligence Law and Reality Television: When it comes to reality television, for the most part, its viewed at times some what negligent. However, whoever asserts negligence must show proof. “In the context of reality television, the viability of negligence cases may depend on the necessity …show more content…
Thus, is what makes reality intriguing to some. “As reality television networks and producers must increasingly distinguish their product from the myriad of existing shows, they have become more determined to push the boundaries of outrageous show premises”. I most recently watch a show on VH1 called Chicago Black Ink. In one of the episodes, the man character who is a tattoo shop owner in Chicago, was confronted about him allegiantly cheating on his girlfriend. Thus, he retaliated and was seen trying to fight the producers of the show. He was later filmed voicing his opinion about the scene, and said he is done with the airing of the tv show. Emotional distress can cause harm, while also entertain
Negligence Law and Reality Television: When it comes to reality television, for the most part, its viewed at times some what negligent. However, whoever asserts negligence must show proof. “In the context of reality television, the viability of negligence cases may depend on the necessity …show more content…
Thus, is what makes reality intriguing to some. “As reality television networks and producers must increasingly distinguish their product from the myriad of existing shows, they have become more determined to push the boundaries of outrageous show premises”. I most recently watch a show on VH1 called Chicago Black Ink. In one of the episodes, the man character who is a tattoo shop owner in Chicago, was confronted about him allegiantly cheating on his girlfriend. Thus, he retaliated and was seen trying to fight the producers of the show. He was later filmed voicing his opinion about the scene, and said he is done with the airing of the tv show. Emotional distress can cause harm, while also entertain