Kardashian Sued for Libel and Slander in Photo Mix-up

Kim Kardashian faces a lawsuit for libel and slander filed by Ivan A. Cantu, who claims she wrongfully used his photo in a social media post, mistakenly identifying him as a death row inmate with the same name. This error, shared with Kardashian's 350 million followers, allegedly caused Cantu severe emotional distress and reputational damage. Kardashian's legal team describes the incident as a 'simple mistake,' noting the image was removed quickly and expressing a preference to resolve the matter outside of court. Despite the post’s removal, Cantu claims to have suffered from PTSD, anxiety, and public contempt as a result of being misidentified. Cantu's lawyers argue the post was defamatory, negligent, and reckless, while Kardashian’s attorney emphasizes her commitment to criminal justice reform as the intent behind the original post. This lawsuit highlights the potential consequences of social media errors, especially when involving high-profile figures like Kardashian.