Question

The California Supreme Court said in Shulman v. Group W that judges should weigh four factors in deciding whether something is of legitimate public concern. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

a) The social value of the facts published
b) The depth of the intrusion into the plaintiff's privacy
c) The degree of the plaintiff's public figure status
d) The newsworthiness of the facts published

Answer 1

The California Supreme Court outlined four factors in Shulman v. Group W to consider in determining if something is of legitimate public concern.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case of Shulman v. Group W, the California Supreme Court outlined four factors that judges should consider when determining if something is of legitimate public concern. These factors include:

1. The social value of the facts published
2. The depth of the intrusion into the plaintiff's privacy
3. The degree of the plaintiff's public figure status
4. The newsworthiness of the facts published

Therefore, the correct answer is c) The aggregate views of the public that they are willing to express openly.