Carafano
Carafano v. Metrosplash. Com Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Tevrizian, J.
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS LYCOS, INC. AND METROS-PLASH.COM, INC.’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
I. Background
A. Factual Summary
This action is brought by Plaintiff Chris-tianne Carafano (aka Chase Masterson) (“Plaintiff’) against Defendants Metros-plash.com, Inc., Lycos, ’ Inc., Matchmaker.com, Inc. and Bradley R. Tyer for invasion of privacy, misappropriation of right of publicity, defamation and negligence.
The following facts are found to be undisputed :
Plaintiff is an actress who goes by the stage name of “Chase Masterson.” Plaintiff has appeared in numerous movies and a long-running television program, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, in which she had a prominent recurring role. Her character, Leeta the D’abo girl, was popular with fans. In addition to acting, Plaintiff makes a living from public appearances at Star Trek conventions and other fan events.
Matchmaker.com (“Matchmaker”) is a service, accessed from the World Wide Web, that permits members to search a database containing of profiles posted by other members. Matchmaker has 79 “communities,” 62 of which focus on particular cities, states or regions. Eleven communities focus on age groups, religious interests and…