Been following the Webster Bank/McMahon dispute?
Fake online reviews can lead to big defamation damages
A bitter, former partner posted three fake online reviews. Of course, all posts were negative. Jury awarded $150,000 in punitive damages.
Boeheim defamation lawsuit - game over
I tell folks all the time that defamation cases are difficult. There are elements that the Plaintiff needs to establish. Plus, even if those elements are established, certain defenses may be available.
Couple smeared online awarded almost $14 million
A couple from Texas was recently awarded $13.78 in an online libel case.
Award of $29,050 for defamation and emotional distress
In a defamation case, a plaintiff has to prove the following:
Blog at your own risk - Internet defamation
In three separate libel cases, bloggers got hammered.
Boeheim defamation lawsuit - a long shot
Two men who claim they were sexually abused by former Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine recently filed a defamation lawsuit against head coach Jim Boeheim. Back in November, Boeheim dismissed the allegations of sexual abuse and called the accusers liars.
