The Artful Jurist

Up till now, I'd have thought it almost impossible that anyone who voluntarily appears on one of the so-called "reality shows" has any concerns over how others will perceive them.  But, just when you think there's nothing too embarrassing for people to do if it'll get them their fifteen minutes of fame on TV, along comes a woman who's suing MTV for the emotional distress she says she's suffered as a result of her depiction on Real World: Washington, D.C.

According to a Washington Post article, 23-year-old Golzar Amiremotazedi sued for $5 million and claims that she was too intoxicated to sign the waiver document the producers gave her at the time the episode was made.  The Post reports that a federal judge is allowing the case to go forward in the courts, its fate to be determined by evidence of just how intoxicated Ms. Amiremotazedi was when she signed on the proverbial dotted line.  Intoxication can be a reason for invalidating a contract.