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Family's action over alleged use of late woman's image in Hollywood horror film adjourned

Summary

In a High Court case in Wexford, the Purcell family sued 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, WT6 Productions, UFO Film and Television Studios Ltd and UFO International Productions over the use of an image of their late mother, Mrs Stacia Purcell, in the horror film Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort. Mrs Purcell, aged 66, disappeared on 30 October 2013 and was found dead a few days later, believed to have fallen into a river after a heart attack. The family claims the image, which they supplied to the press to aid the search, was used without their consent and has caused them great pain and distress. They seek orders preventing further use of the image in broadcasts or distribution of the film. The case was adjourned to early next week after both sides requested more time to exchange documents and consider new sworn statements.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Family's action over alleged use of late woman's image in Hollywood horror film adjourned. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• October 30th 2013 Adjournment
• 2014-11-05 Publication

Why: On Wednesday at the High Court when the matter returned before Mr Justice Paul Gilligan the court heard the sides required more time in order to exchange documents. Court evidence reported by CNI

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