False-light claims raise many interesting questions about how to determine the effects of harm that happen inside the mind of the plaintiff and those who know the plaintiff, as well as the extent and form of the knowledge possessed by the person allegedly placing another in a false light.
1. What is the logic for the rule of law governing the granting of a motion to dismiss? Clue: Consider the effects of having a rule of law that makes it easy to attain a motion to dismiss.
2. Can you construct a set of facts that would have led to a successful motion to dismiss in this case? Clue: Study the last paragraph where the court explains what must be uncovered during discovery for this case to be decided.
