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Tort – Plaintiff alleges his former employer’s owner defamed him

Where the plaintiff alleged his former employer‘s owner made knowingly false statements to a client – that the plaintiff had committed “extortion,” and quit “abruptly” and “without...

Defamation-Common Interest Privilege

Robert Burrows Jr. and Roberta Kreuser alleged defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress from an alleged incident where restaurant employees reported that Kreuser...

Defamation Claim Against Academic from Stalking Allegations Against Another Academic, with a Trans Angle

From Judge Kelley Hodge (E.D. Pa.) Friday in Duncan v. Lett (see also this February post that discusses a related… The post Defamation Claim Against Academic from Stalking Allegati...

Flying Squirrels owner makes new allegations in amended defamation lawsuit

Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella amends defamation lawsuit against Thalhimer Realty Partners and Jason Guillot in Eastern District of Virginia. The post Flying Squirrels...

Flying Squirrels owner files 2nd amended complaint in defamation suit

In the latest chapter of a defamation matter in which he is seeking “tens of millions of dollars,” Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella further tweaked his claims against Di...

Producer Adds Defamation Claim To Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Theft Of Hard Drive Of World War II Espionage Pic ‘Fortit...

UPDATE: The producer of the World War II spy thriller Fortitude has added a claim of defamation to his lawsuit against Netflix over the theft of the hard drive of the upcoming film...

Misrepresentation About Ex-Employees May Be Criminal Libel

Cal. Labor Code § 1050 provides, Any person, or agent or officer thereof, who, after having discharged an employee from… The post Misrepresentation About Ex-Employees May Be Crimin...

Tort – Allegedly defamatory statements lacked the requisite “sting”

Where the plaintiff alleged it was defamatory for a defendant to claim that she resigned while under investigation because that assertion implies that she conceded culpability in t...

Appellate Division Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Matter

Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions

Where a company sued its former business partner for defamation, but the challenged statements were expressions of opinion, the defendant prevailed on the claim. Background Knockou...

Fired Maui County official sues Mayor Bissen, Board of Ethics for defamation

In a lawsuit, Luana Mahi says the allegations that she improperly oversaw grants that benefitted her family members were based on "inaccurate" information and they publicly tarnish...

#TheyLied Defamation Suit Over Sexual Assault Claims Involving High School Special Ed Students Can Proceed

From O.A. v. Devita, decided June 25 by L.A. Superior Court Judge Dean Kitchens, but just recently posted to Westlaw:… The post #TheyLied Defamation Suit Over Sexual Assault Claims...

How to Protect Yourself From Online Defamation

A false accusation posted online can spread rapidly through social media, review platforms, forums, and... The post How to Protect Yourself From Online Defamation appeared first on...

Political Defamation Case Can Go to Jury as to "Actual Malice" When Defendants' Couldn't Explain How They Arrived at The...

From yesterday's Illinois Appellate Court decision in Grasso v. Mottl, decided by Justice Matthew Bertani, joined by Justices Linda Davenport… The post Political Defamation Case Ca...

Defamation Litigation Roundup: NYT, J&J, Azerbaijan

In this month's review of defamation fights, Law360 details a jury verdict against The New York Times in a suit involving its reporting on a shooting in Alabama, and highlights a j...

Defamation: JNI, CAN seek restraint as El-Rufai sues Musa for N10bn

Muslim and Christian leaders call for peace as Nasir El-Rufai sues Defence Minister Christopher Musa for N10bn over alleged defamatory statements. Read More: https://punchng.com/d...

Slander lawsuit ends with both sides claiming wins

Joe Morrissey withdrew his $1.35 million slander lawsuit against Kevin Saucedo-Broach in Petersburg Circuit Court after key witnesses were disqualified. The post Slander lawsuit en...

Sean Combs (P. Diddy)'s Defamation Suit Can Go Forward (Including Against NewsNation)

From Judge John Cronan (S.D.N.Y.) today in Combs v. Mitchell: Plaintiff Sean Combs is a well-known musician who uses the… The post Sean Combs (P. Diddy)'s Defamation Suit Can Go Fo...

Diamond District developer asks court to toss Flying Squirrels owner’s defamation suit

Thalhimer Realty Partners and Jason Guillot seek dismissal of Lou DiBella’s defamation suit where he seeks "tens of millions of dollars" in damages. The post Diamond District devel...

Forensic Election Fraud Analysts Allege Defendants Defamed Them as "Retaliation for Plaintiffs' Refusal to Report False...

Their defamation and breach of contract case against Stefanie Lambert can go forward, a judge concluded.

Baker Botts Atty Cleared Of Defamation In Inventor's Suit

A Florida federal judge on Thursday tossed a defamation claim against a Baker Botts LLP patent attorney after agreeing with a magistrate judge's conclusion that an inventor had not...

Madison Square Garden Sues Wired for Defamation Over Coverage of Leaked Celebrity Database

Madison Square Garden is filing a defamation suit against Wired for alleged defamation over the outlet’s coverage of the leaked MSG celebrity database. Madison Square Garden Entert...

Alleged Defamatory Publication: El-Rufai Demands N10bn, Apology from Defence Minister

• Threatens legal action Alex Enumah in Abuja Embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded the sum of N10 billion as compensation, from the Minist...

Judge In Fat Joe Defamation Case Calls Out Defense Lawyer Over Professionalism

The judge overseeing Fat Joe's defamation case called out the defense lawyer for their lack of professionalism.