Defamation
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CNN Ordered to Pay $5M in Veteran's Defamation Lawsuit
January 21, 2025
Zachary Young et al vs. Cable News Network, Inc. Case Background On March 31, 2022, Plaintiff Zachary Young filed a Defamation lawsuit in the United States District Court, Florida Southern (Case number: 9:22cv80527). Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II presided over this case. Cause In late 2021, during the chaotic aftermath of the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, Zachary Young, a former U.S. Navy veteran and government operative, recognized an urgent need for professional evacuation services. Leveraging his decades of experience in high-risk environments and his network of trusted contacts, Young began providing safe and legal evacuations for multinational corporations and NGOs through Nemex Enterprises Inc., his Florida-based consultin

Former GDOR Investigator Wins $755k Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Against Podcast Host
January 17, 2025
Doherty-Heinze V. Chrisley Case Background On July 9, 2021, Amy Doherty-Heinze filed a defamation lawsuit against Michael T. Chrisley in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Newnan Division. She accused Chrisley of libel and slander, alleging he falsely clai

ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit with Trump by Paying $15 Million to Presidential Library
December 16, 2024
Donald J. Trump vs. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. et al Case Background On March 18, 2024, Plaintiff Donald J. Trump filed a Defamation lawsuit in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida, Miami Division(Case number: 1:24cv21050). This case was assigned to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga and referred to Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid Cause Plaintiff Donald J. Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (ABC News), and George Stephanopoulos. He alleged that the Defendants made false and defamatory statements during a televised interview that aired on a widely watched program. In the broadcast, ABC News and Stephanopoulos allegedly stated and implied that a prior lega

Walmart to Pay $34.7M to Truck Driver in Defamation Lawsuit
November 25, 2024
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$8M Victory for Billionaire Christopher Chandler in Defamation Case Over False Russian Intelligence Links
October 25, 2024
Chandler V. Berlin Et Al Case Background On September 14, 2018, Christopher Chandler, chairman and founder of the global investment firm Legatum Group, filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Berlin. The case revolved around a 2003 dossier created by Berlin containing explosive false allegations against Chandler that were repeated by Members of Parliament and the British press beginning in 2017. The defamation suit was filed in the United States District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, DC). Judge Amit P. Mehta presided over this case. [Case number: 1:18cv2136] Cause Plaintiff Christopher Chandler filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Berlin and his network of corporate entities known as Investigative Consultants Inc. (ICI). Berlin used ICI to deceive individuals seeking investigative services. He lured clients into paying exorbitant fees

Wade, et al vs. Wood Case Background On March 17, 2022, Plaintiff Nicole Jennings Wade and others filed a Defamation lawsuit in the United States District Court, Georgia Northern(Case number: 1:22cv1073). Judge Michael L. Brown presided over the case. Cause Nicole Jennings Wade, Jonathan D. Grunberg, and G. Taylor Wilson practiced law at L. Lin Wood, P.C. (LLW PC) until February 14, 2020. After establishing their own firm, Wade, Grunberg & Wilson, LLC, they faced a series of threatening communications and public accusations from Wood. Initially, the parties resolved their disputes through three separate agreements, including the February 17 Agreement and the March 17 Agreement, which outlined fee allocations for resolved cases. W

Zurich Insurance Hit with $2.9M Verdict in a Defamation Case
August 23, 2024
Melinda Brantley vs. Zurich American Insurance Company Case Background On December 12, 2018, Plaintiff Melinda Brentley filed a Defamation lawsuit in the California State Superior Court of Sacramento County (Case number: 34-2018-00246315-CU-DF-GDS). Judge Jeffrey S. Galvin presided over the case. Cause Melinda Brantley began working at Zurich American Insurance Company in July 2005 as a Senior Claims Examiner. She briefly left in December 2011 but returned in December 2012, retaining her seniority. In October 2013, Zurich promoted Brantley to Workers' Compensation Team Manager, where she oversaw a team of 10-12 professionals. Her supervisor, Chris Omen, was the Assistant Vice President of Workers' Compensation at Zurich's Rancho Cordova branch. From around 2013 until his departur

Ha Et Al V. Conn Case Background On September 30, 2020, Johnny Ha and his wife, Jenny Pham, and mother-in-law Helen Le filed a defamation lawsuit against Tina Conn for posting videos about them on YouTube slandering and defaming them using vulgar and obscene language. The case was heard before the United States District Court, Vermont, Burlington Division and Judge William K. Sessions III presided over this case. [Case number: 2:20cv155] Cause Plaintiff Johnny Ha, also known as Mr. Ha, lived in Alexandria, Virginia. He was married to Jenny Pham, who also resided in Alexandria and was the daughter of Helen Le. Helen Le, a resident of Alexandria, was Jenny’s mother and Johnny’s mother-in-law. Defendant Tina Conn, a Vermont resident, posted several videos on YouTube. In these videos, she made derogatory statements about the Plaintiffs. Her videos, which were viewed hun

California Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: No Negligence Found in Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck Surgery
August 16, 2024
Deborah K Davis, Et Al. vs. Leslie Memsic, MD, Et Al. Case Background On November 25, 2019, Deborah K. Davis and her husband, Richard F. Davis filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Leslie Memsic M.D. et al. alleging negligence and fraud before the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judge Lisa K. Sepe Wiesenfeld presided over this case. [Case number: 19STCV42419] Cause On November 28, 2018, Plaintiff Deborah underwent surgery with Defendant Leslie Memsic at Innova Surgery Center. The procedures included hernia repair, diastasis rectus repair, and a tummy tuck. Defendant Memsic consistently claimed during pre-surgical visits that she had the same skills and experience as a board-certified plastic surgeon. However, on November 28, 2018, Memsic allegedly did not complete the hernia and diasta

Doris Peniche vs. California Highway Patrol, et al On June 06, 2024, the California jury deliberated and returned the verdict in favor of the Plaintiff Doris Peniche. She had filed this lawsuit against the California Highway Patrol and its employees for intrusion of privacy, distribution of private sexually explicit material, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Case Background On May 18, 2020, Doris Peniche filed an intrusion of privacy lawsuit against the California Highway Patrol before the California Superior Court, LA County. Hon. Joseph Lipner presided over this case. [Case number: 20STCV18935] Cause The California Highway Patrol (CHP) had a long-standing practice of dismissing employees early from assignments while compensating them for a full shift. This practice involved paying CHP employees for the ent

Philadelphia Jury Awards $10 Million in Defamation Case Against Comic Book Grading Company
July 30, 2024
Meyers et al. v. Certified Guaranty Company, LLC On July 23, 2024, the Philadelphia jury returned a $10 million verdict in favor of Matthew and Emily Meyers in an eight-year-long defamation case after finding that Certified Guaranty Company had knowingly spread false information about the Meyers' business. Case Background On December 13, 2016, Matt and Emily Meyers filed a suit for defamation and false light before the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas against Certified Guaranty Company, a leading grader in the world of comic books. Judge Abbe Fletman presided over this case. [Case number: 161201182] Cause Plaintiffs Matthew Meyers and Emily Meyers, principals of Investment Grade Books, LLC (IGB), filed a defamation lawsuit against Defendants. Matthew Nelson, President of Classic Collectible Services (CCS) and main grader for Certified Guaranty Company LLC (CGC), and Heritage Auctions Inc., the largest auction house for co

Wife's Lover Slanders Husband - Florida Jury Awards $300k After Defamation Leads to Wrongful Termination
July 29, 2024
Donald Morgan v. Hydie Morgan, et al. On July 8, 2024, the Florida jury delivered a $300,000 verdict in favor of Donald Morgan after finding his wife's extra-marital partner liable for defamation and slander which led to Donald's wrongful termination. Case Background On June 21, 2022, Donald Morgan filed a defamation lawsuit against his wife and her lover before the Florida State, Duval County, Fourth Circuit Court. Judge Michael Sharrit presided over this case. [Case number: 2022-CA-003547] Cause Donald Morgan and Hydie Morgan were married. Hydie worked for Chidi Uche, a medical doctor, who employed her as a phlebotomist. In May 2020, Donald discovered that Hydie and Chidi were having an affair. This revelation caused significant stress, as Donald opposed the affair and sought to salvage his mar