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Indiana Court Orders Netflix to Pay $385,000 to Woman Identified as Donald Cline's Secret Child in 'Our Father'
Dec 8, 2024, 09:42 PM
A federal court in Indianapolis has ordered Netflix to pay $385,000 in compensatory damages to a woman identified as one of the secret children of former fertility doctor Donald Cline in the documentary "Our Father." The woman filed her complaint against Netflix in Marion County Superior Court in 2022, alleging that the streaming service exposed her identity without her consent. The jury's decision underscores the legal ramifications for media companies regarding privacy and consent in documentary filmmaking.
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