Social Network Data in Litigation: Part 2
In part 1 of this series, we introduced you to some cases dealing with social networking information as discoverable evidence. We are constantly finding cases which deal with insurance claims, contract disputes and employment issues. However, we are also consistently finding different outcomes in these cases.
In this post, we will introduce you to a few more of these important cases.
McCann v. Harleysville Insurance Co., CA 10-00612, slip op. (N.Y.A.D. 4th Dept. Nov. 12, 2010)
Similar to McMillen v. Hummingbird Speedway, Inc. (2010), McCann sought damages for injuries sustained when her vehicle collided with a vehicle insured by Harleysville Insurance Co. The defendant requested disclosure of photographs on the plaintiffs Facebook profile stating that the photographs would provide information as to whether or not the plaintiff was seriously injured in the accident.
