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What are “actual and statutory damages” for a right of publicity claim?

April 26, 2017claim publicity right

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What are “actual and statutory damages” for a right of publicity claim?

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In a right of publicity claim, actual damages is the loss the plaintiff suffered due to the misappropriation of identity. The statutory damages is a minimum fine the court can assess, particularly if actual damages are difficult to assess. In California the minimun for statutory damages is $300.