Issues-Claim for Damages Based Upon Invasion of Privacy by Appropriation is a type of tort claim which seeks to provide damages for a person whose privacy has been violated by the unauthorized use of their name, image, or likeness. This type of invasion of privacy is also known as “misappropriation” or “appropriation of likeness”. In this type of claim, the plaintiff must demonstrate that their privacy was invaded by the unauthorized use of their name, image, or likeness for the benefit of another party. The types of damages that may be sought in a claim for damages based upon invasion of privacy by appropriation include financial compensation for any resulting mental anguish, as well as any monetary losses resulting from the appropriation. In addition, the plaintiff may also seek punitive damages, which are intended to punish the offending party and deter future violations. In order for the plaintiff to succeed in a claim for damages based upon invasion of privacy by appropriation, they must demonstrate that they had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the relevant situation, that their privacy was violated, and that the defendant benefited from the unauthorized use of their name, image, or likeness.