Kim Kardashian Sued for Mistakenly Linking New York Man to Texas Death Row Case

The celebrity's Instagram error used the wrong Ivan Cantu's photo, leading to a lawsuit over emotional distress and reputational harm.

Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit after posting a photo of a New York man instead of a Texas death row inmate with the same name in a February 2024 Instagram post.
The post was part of Kardashian's advocacy for criminal justice reform, urging followers to sign a petition to halt the inmate's execution.
The New York man, a private project manager, claims the mix-up caused emotional distress, anxiety, and damage to his reputation.
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, accuses Kardashian of libel, slander, invasion of privacy, and negligence.
Kardashian's lawyer described the incident as a 'simple mistake,' noting the post was quickly removed, but the plaintiff's attorney criticized the misuse of social media's influence.