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Practice Areas • Practices • Civil action in Ohio for dissemination of private images

Ohio Revised Code § 2307.66 authorizes a civil case for dissemination of images.

Under this statute a victim of involuntary dissemination of sexual images, including fabricated, AI "deepfake" ones, can file a civil suit for damages and for an injunction stopping the conduct.

The victim may also recover reasonable attorney fees and the costs of bringing the action.

The victim may seek:

(1) An injunction or a temporary restraining order prohibiting further dissemination of the image that is the subject of the violation;

(2) Compensatory and punitive damages for harm resulting from the violation.

And, under the statute, "the victim shall be presumed to have suffered harm as a result of the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images."

This isn't the exclusive remedy, and we know of others, including civil liability for criminal acts under Ohio law. Federal action may be possible also.

Victims have four years from discovery of the conduct to bring a civil action.

We handle these matters for hourly or flat fees, or, where a potential defendant is known to be collectable, on a contingency basis.

If you're suffering victimization fro such acts, you may contact us here with the details.

Making the right choice in legal representation can make the difference in whether you achieve a result that protects your legal rights and best interests.

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