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Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks
legal8 hours ago

Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks

A U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of Texas ruled that ExxonMobil can pursue a defamation suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta over his remarks about plastic recycling, including the claim that only 5% of plastic is recycled and that Exxon lied. The judge rejected Bonta’s official-immunity defense for a campaign email sent to Texas residents, allowing the suit to move forward against him, while dismissing the environmental groups’ claims.

via Yahoo|
#defamation#exxonmobil#legal
Lively and Baldoni Hover on a Confidential Settlement Before May Trial
entertainment11 days ago

Lively and Baldoni Hover on a Confidential Settlement Before May Trial

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s civil case heads toward a May trial after a court-ordered settlement conference failed to reach a deal. Lively accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment, while Baldoni’s defamation suit against Lively has been dismissed. Any settlement would likely be confidential, with terms never made public, and experts say there are few winners in celebrity litigation because reputations—and careers—can be damaged regardless of the outcome.

via Vulture|
#blake-lively#defamation#entertainment
IDF Sniper Sues Guardian, German Media Over False War-Crime Allegations
world21 days ago

IDF Sniper Sues Guardian, German Media Over False War-Crime Allegations

A German-Israeli IDF sniper has filed a defamation suit against The Guardian and several German outlets for publishing his name and photo in a war-crimes story, alleging misidentification and manipulation of an interview in which the soldier didn’t intend for public release. The Guardian reportedly removed mentions after legal action, while German courts issued an interim injunction against Abendzeitung to stop publishing defamatory statements about a different individual linked to the case. The action highlights risks of doxxing and antisemitism-driven media coverage, with complaints filed by human rights groups and demands for compensation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#antisemitism#defamation#germany
Lions fan files $100M suit over Metcalf in-stands clash, targets media figures
sports21 days ago

Lions fan files $100M suit over Metcalf in-stands clash, targets media figures

A Detroit Lions fan, Ryan Kennedy, filed a $100 million civil lawsuit in Wayne County against Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for assault and against Chad Johnson, Shannon Sharpe, and Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media for defamation, plus Ford Field for security liability. The suit stems from a December incident in which Metcalf appeared to strike Kennedy during a game; Metcalf was suspended two games. Kennedy alleges Johnson and Sharpe on Nightcap falsely claimed Kennedy used a racial slur toward Metcalf, a claim Kennedy denies and seeks a full public retraction and correction of. The 9-count suit targets Metcalf, Johnson, Sharpe, and Sharpe’s media, with Ford Field listed for liability, and also seeks damages for reputational harm caused by media coverage."

via Awful Announcing|
#chadjohnson#defamation#kennedy
Trump vs. Noah: Could a Grammys Joke Trigger a Defamation Case?
entertainment22 days ago

Trump vs. Noah: Could a Grammys Joke Trigger a Defamation Case?

At the 67th Grammys, Trevor Noah referenced Donald Trump with Epstein jokes and Greenland quips, prompting Trump to threaten a lawsuit on Truth Social. Two legal experts say jokes are protected satire and not defamation, since they’re not presented as facts and would be hard to prove false or defamatory; winning such a case would be unlikely. Trump already has several other media lawsuits, but it’s unclear whether he’ll actually sue Noah. The episode underlines Trump’s pattern of press attacks and could have a chilling effect on comedians, though Noah appeared unfazed.

via Vulture|
#comedy#defamation#entertainment
Amber Heard Highlights Defamation’s Silencing Effect in Sundance Doc
entertainment1 month ago

Amber Heard Highlights Defamation’s Silencing Effect in Sundance Doc

Amber Heard appears in the Sundance world‑cinema documentary Silenced, which investigates how nine‑figure defamation lawsuits are used to silence women speaking about abuse. Directed by Selina Miles with Jennifer Robinson, the film follows Heard and other women (including Brittany Higgins, Catalina Ruiz-Navarro, and Sibongile Ndashe) and recounts Heard’s involvement in Johnny Depp’s 2018 libel case against The Sun, as well as the public backlash she faced during the trial. Robinson warns of a chilling effect on women’s access to justice, while Heard says the project is about empowering women to speak out and hopes it finds distribution after premiering at Sundance.

via Variety|
#amber-heard#defamation#entertainment
Prince Harry testifies in privacy case against Daily Mail publishers
world1 month ago

Prince Harry testifies in privacy case against Daily Mail publishers

Prince Harry testified in a London court that the Daily Mail’s reporting tactics invaded his wife Meghan’s privacy, rejecting the idea that information was obtained legally through his circle of friends and calling the experience for Meghan an “absolute misery” amid a high-profile defamation/privacy case tied to the broader phone-hacking era.

via The Washington Post|
#british-royal-family#defamation#news-media
Court Dismisses Most Fraud Claims in Rebel Wilson’s The Deb Lawsuit, Moves Case to Discovery
entertainment1 month ago

Court Dismisses Most Fraud Claims in Rebel Wilson’s The Deb Lawsuit, Moves Case to Discovery

A Los Angeles judge dismissed six of Rebel Wilson’s fraud claims against The Deb producers for lack of specific details, while allowing discovery to continue into anonymous websites allegedly targeting producer Amanda Ghost. The ruling marks a major setback for Wilson as the defamation/financial dispute over the film proceeds, with remaining claims and ongoing investigations into conduct and misrepresentations potentially shaping future claims.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amanda-ghost#defamation#entertainment
BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation suit over Jan. 6 broadcast
world1 month ago

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation suit over Jan. 6 broadcast

The BBC plans to move to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion suit in a Florida federal court, alleging defamation and unfair trade practices over a selectively edited Jan. 6 speech; it argues the court lacks jurisdiction and that Trump cannot prove damages or malice, with discovery potentially paused if the motion is granted and a 2027 trial date proposed if the case continues.

via PBS|
#bbc#defamation#jan-6
Harvey Weinstein Accuser Kaja Sokola Sued for Defamation by Her Sister
legal2 months ago

Harvey Weinstein Accuser Kaja Sokola Sued for Defamation by Her Sister

Kaja Sokola, a Weinstein accuser, is being sued for defamation by her sister Ewa Sokola, who claims Kaja's false statements damaged her reputation and career. The lawsuit follows Kaja's public accusations against Weinstein, which were part of his recent trial, and alleges that Kaja falsely accused Ewa of serious misconduct, leading to professional and personal harm.

via ABC News|
#defamation#ewa-sokola#harvey-weinstein