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Former Staff Wins $4.5M Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Against Michelin-Star Chef

Former Staff Wins $4.5M Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Against Michelin-Star Chef

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Nishica Srivastava
December 16, 2024
Former Staff Wins $4.5M Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Against Michelin-Star Chef

Cody Nason v. Ryan McCaskey

Case Background

Cody Nason filed a defamation lawsuit against his employee, Chef Ryan McCaskey alleging harassment, loss of reputation, and tortious interference. The case was filed in the Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County. [Case number: 2021L008477]

Cause

Cody Nason, a former service captain at the now-closed Acadia restaurant in Chicago’s South Loop, filed a lawsuit against Ryan McCaskey, the chef and owner of the Michelin-starred Acadia.

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