The defendant broadcaster brought a motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal of claims arising from the plaintiffs’ appearance on a television program pitching a board game.
The plaintiffs alleged that the broadcast segment misrepresented the original recording and advanced claims for breach of contract, defamation, negligence, and injurious falsehood.
The court held that a broadly worded Consent and Release signed by the participant barred all claims, including negligence and defamation, and that the language clearly authorized editing in the producer’s sole discretion.
The court rejected arguments that enforcement would be unconscionable or contrary to public policy and found no evidence supporting allegations of bad faith editing.
Summary judgment was granted and the action dismissed.
