Lawsuits Against Netflix: Man and Woman Sue for Unauthorized Use of Their Images in Documentaries

Taylor Hazelwood is suing Netflix for over $1 million after a photo of him posing with a hatchet appeared in a true-crime documentary about convicted murderer Caleb “Kai” McGillvary. Hazelwood claims he was unaware of the documentary until a friend contacted him. He has accused Netflix of defamation and misappropriation of his likeness in a Texas state court. The photo was taken more than three and a half years ago and was posted on Instagram. Hazelwood's attorney says he wants to hold Netflix accountable for the harm caused to his client's reputation.