SOLANO V. PLAYGIRL, INC.
292 F.3d 1078 (9th Cir. 2002)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Solano (P) sued Playgirl (D) alleging false light and
misappropriation of likeness in violation of Cal. Civ. Code 3344 and common law. D was
granted summary judgment and P appealed.
FACTS: The January 1999 issue of D's magazine featured a cover photograph of P, best
known for his role as 'Manny Gutierrez' on the syndicated television program 'Baywatch' from
1996 to 1999. P was shown shirtless and wearing his red lifeguard trunks, the uniform of his
'Baywatch' character, under a heading reading: 'TV Guys. PRIMETIME'S SEXY YOUNG STARS
EXPOSED.' P did not appear nude in the magazine. P sued D, alleging it deliberately created
the false impression that he did so, making it appear he was willing to degrade himself and
endorse such a magazine. The district court granted D summary judgment. P failed to
establish that D created a false impression. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
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