In Moscow, a bride successfully sued a photographer for 400,000…
In Moscow, a bride successfully sued a photographer for 400,000 rubles after a video of her groom's jaw getting stuck while biting a wedding loaf went viral. The photographer had filmed the moment for social media as part of a 5,000 ruble add-on, but the bride claimed the public embarrassment caused her significant emotional distress.
Consensus
- A bride in Moscow sued a photographer over a viral video showing her groom's jaw getting stuck while eating a wedding loaf.
- The photographer was ordered to pay 400,000 rubles in compensation.
- The video was created as part of a 5,000-ruble add-on for social media content.
- The bride claimed the video caused her significant emotional distress and demanded 700,000 rubles.
- The photographer attempted to defend herself by citing a clause in the contract allowing use of materials for advertising.
- The court rejected this defense and ordered the payment and account seizure.
- The photographer plans to appeal the decision.
Points of divergence
- The photographer is named Svetlana. — vm
- The photographer was involved in another legal case in June involving a zoo in Moscow that used her photo of an American mink without permission. — vm
- The video was considered funny by internet users. — vm
- The bride was focused on removing the public embarrassment during the honeymoon period. — riamo
- The photographer described the video as a 'funny moment' she captured. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (3 sources)
- In Moscow, bride sues photographer for 400k rubles over reel with drooping jaw — РИАМО
- Baza: Bride in Moscow sued photographer for 400 thousand rubles over jaw photo — Вечерняя Москва
- Bride sues capital photographer for 400 thousand rubles over reel where groom's jaw hung loose. — Baza