Can I stop someone from a publishing book with information about my underage child?
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A family member recently wrote a book which includes a section about me and the death of my underage child. Not only is some of the information incorrect which is easily provable, but it is causing me sever mental distress since I have already been diagnosed PTSD and suffered tremendously since the death of my daughter. Other then liable, do I have any legal ground to stop her from publishing this section of the book? Is there a way that I can protect my minor child from being written about?
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Potentially you might have a basis for seeking a restraining order against the family member from having the book published about you as an invasion of your right to privacy since you have not given consent to have such information provided to the public at large. I suggest that you consult with an attorney experienced in publication law and personal injury.
Unfortunately comments about your deceased child can be published in that you have no legal standing (basis) for stopping reference to the deceased child. If the child was alive she would possibly have a basis for stopping references about her in the book.
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