Happened in the 90s with the Pamela Lee Anderson video (stolen by a contractor). The judge ruled that because of the lawsuit it was newsworthy and could be released publicly. I think that forced her hand to negotiate a deal where at least she'd see some of the money.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_T._Owens
A subsequent Pamela Anderson sex tax (and case) determined that the second tape was not "newsworthy".
http://www.netlitigation.com/netlitigation/cases/michaels.htm
One bad court decision leads to repercussions.
The best way to avoid such situations it to exercise restraint.
Agreed.
As the Penthouse attorney in the case was quoted as saying, This decision teaches a vital lesson to those who video themselves having sex and take insufficient care with respect to the tapes.
See the difference? iCloud supposedly WAS sufficient care. They are liable.