Interstate 90 runs through
the Town of Campbell, Wisconsin. The speed limit on I-90 in
the Town is 65 miles per hour. Two streets and one pedestrian
overpass cross the highway within the Town. A traffic
survey in 2008 found that between 23,000 and 29,000 trucks
and cars pass through the Town on I-90 every day.
2 No. 15-2627
Gregory Luce and Nicholas Newman, two members ... More...   $0 (09-27-2017 - WI)

This suit arises from the acrimonious relationship between Catherine Livingston and her step-son, Robert Livingston. Catherine sued Robert for assault, false imprisonment, and infliction of emotional distress. A jury found that Robert
2
had not assaulted or falsely imprisoned Catherine, but it did find that Robert had intentionally inflicted severe emotional distress on Catherine and that ... More...   $0 (09-21-2017 - TX)

The plaintiff, James Dever, appeals from an
order allowing the defendants' special motion to dismiss his
amended complaint under the "anti-SLAPP" statute. See G. L.
1 Daniel Rabinovitz; Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz, LLP;
Daniel Michael Joyce; Moors & Cabot Investments, Inc.; and Aaron
Foley.
2
c. 231, § 59H, inserted by St. 1994, c. 283, § 1. Although we
conclude tha... More...   $0 (09-11-2017 - MA)

[¶1] Bruce and Dennis Plante appeal from the entry of a summary
judgment in the Superior Court (York County, Douglas, J.) in favor of Ronald P.
Long on their defamation action. The court concluded that the Plantes failed
to make the necessary prima facie showing that Long acted with actual malice.
We affirm the judgment.
I. BACKGROUND
[¶2] The following facts are taken from... More...   $0 (09-11-2017 - ME)

The plaintiff, David Ceruolo (David) sued his
ex-wife Lyllian Ceruolo (Lyllian),2 and her mother, Martha Garcia
(Garcia) for defamation and negligent and intentional infliction
1 Lyllian Ceruolo.
2 Because these parties share the same last name, we refer
to them by their first names.
2
of emotional distress following the conclusion of a contentious
divorce. The defe... More...   $0 (09-07-2017 - MA)

New York, NY - Judge Dismisses Sarah Palin's Suite Against NY Times

Sarah Palin sued The New York Times Company on a defamation theory claiming that the Defendant published an editorial that suggested that Jared Lee Loughner, the man who carried out the Tucson massacer, was incited by a map from Palin's PAC's ad, which placed crosshairs over the congressional districts of several Democra... More...   $0 (08-29-2017 - NY)

To establish liability for the tort of malicious prosecution, a plaintiff must
demonstrate, among other things, that the defendant previously caused the
commencement or continuation of an action against the plaintiff that was not
supported by probable cause. We have held that if an action succeeds after a
hearing on the merits, that success ordinarily establishes the existence of p... More...   $0 (08-28-2017 - CA)

To establish liability for the tort of malicious prosecution, a plaintiff must
demonstrate, among other things, that the defendant previously caused the
commencement or continuation of an action against the plaintiff that was not
supported by probable cause. We have held that if an action succeeds after a
hearing on the merits, that success ordinarily establishes the existence of p... More...   $0 (08-21-2017 - CA)

In 2015, Dioka Okorie (Okorie) sued his employer, Los
Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and two of his
supervisors, Jacqueline Hughes (Hughes) and Cynthia
Jackson (Jackson) (collectively, Defendants), alleging, among
other things, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
In response, Defendants filed a special motion to strike the
complaint pursuant to section 425... More...   $0 (08-17-2017 - CA)

David "Wil" Riggs sued Susan Shannon on a defamation theory claiming that her allegation that he raped her when they were cadets at West Point.

Shannon left West Point before graduation. Riggs had a successful Army career until he was accused of raping Shannon.

She claimed truth as her defense.... More...   $0 (08-12-2017 - VA)

After 40 years of employment at Memorial Hermann hospital, Dr. Samia Khalil sued Memorial Hermann Health System for defamation, tortious interference with an existing contract, conspiracy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Khalil, age 77, also sued for age discrimination. Memorial Hermann sought to dismiss several of her claims under summary dismissal procedures found in the Texas ... More...   $0 (08-08-2017 - TX)

This is an interlocutory appeal of the trial court’s denial of appellants Apple Tree Café Touring, Inc. and Erica Wright’s motion to dismiss appellee Paul Levatino’s defamation claim under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), an Anti-SLAPP statute. See TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN. §§ 27.001–27.011 (West 2015). We reverse, in part, that portion of the trial court’s order awarding Levati... More...   $0 (08-03-2017 - TX)

This appeal is brought under section 51.014(a)(12) of the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code, which allows an appeal from an interlocutory order denying a motion to dismiss
under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). See TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN.
§ 51.014(a)(12) (West Supp. 2016). The appellant, Tom Retzlaff, argues the trial court erred in
denying his mo... More...   $0 (08-02-2017 - TX)

Dallas, TX - Jury Awards Plaintiff $1 Million in Defamation Case

Weeding photographer Andrea Polito sued Andrew and Neely Moldovan on defamation theories claiming that her business was destroyed by maliciously incorrect information about her and her business.

Plaintiff claimed that the Defendants refused to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the contract for her se... More...   $1000000 (08-02-2017 - )

Global Tel*Link Corporation (“GTL”) moved to dismiss a suit brought by Securus Technologies, Inc. (“Securus”) based on the provisions of the Texas Citizen’s Protection Act (“TCPA”). Securus responded asserting the commercial speech exception applied to its suit or, in the alternative, it had clear and convincing evidence to support the claims asserted. Following a hearing, the trial court denied G... More...   $0 (08-01-2017 - TX)

Appellee Jennifer Chalifoux ("Jennifer")
filed for divorce from her husband, appellant Joseph Chalifoux
("Joseph"), on May 5, 2010. The subsequent divorce proceedings
were highly contentious1 and spawned a torrent of additional
lawsuits in various federal and state courts. The case before us
now is the latest iteration of these lawsuits, wi... More...   $0 (07-31-2017 - MA)

Plaintiff FilmOn.com (FilmOn) is an Internet-based
entertainment media provider. Defendant DoubleVerify, Inc.
(DoubleVerify) provides authentication services to online
advertisers. FilmOn sued DoubleVerify for trade libel, slander,
and other business-related torts, alleging DoubleVerify falsely
classified FilmOn’s websites under the categories “Copyright
Infringement-File S... More...   $0 (07-26-2017 - CA)

Foley, MN - Jury Returns Defendants' Verdict in Defamation Case

Ryan Larson sued City of Sauk Rapids Tom Roy on defamation and respondeat superior theories claiming that he was defamed as a result of having been arrested for the fatal shooting of Cold Spring Officer Tom Decker, which he did not commit.

Plaintiff was held for four days before being released

Court Docket E... More...   $0 (07-13-2017 - MN)

E. Peter Healey (Pete) appeals from an adverse judgment rendered after a jury trial in this family dispute involving duty and money. Initially brought by his father, Edwin N. Healey (Bud), against Pete and his brothers Paul C. Healey and Mark J. Healey, the suit widened when Pete named his siblings, Elizabeth Healey (Liza) and Michael R. Healey (Mike) as third-party defendants. Pete asserts ten is... More...   $0 (07-12-2017 - TX)

Appellant Donald W. Read appeals from the trial court’s dismissal of his
suit brought against Appellee Timothy W. Verboski,1 a witness in the criminal trial
that resulted in Read’s conviction for driving while intoxicated. Upon Verboski’s
motion, the trial court dismissed Read’s suit under chapter fourteen of the civil
1In Read’s original petition, he incorrectly spelled Verboski’s... More...   $0 (07-10-2017 - TX)

To explain a perceived demotion to judges, other attorneys, and county officials, Appellee, an Assistant Public Defender, circulated a rumor he had heard and alleged he was being punished for taking too many cases to trial. After the Public Defender fired Appellee for those statements, Appellee filed suit, claiming a violation of his First Amendment rights, and the District Court denied the Public... More...   $0 (06-29-2017 - PA)

INTRODUCTION
Plaintiff Aristea Hupp (Aristea) appeals judgment entered after the trial court
granted defendants Solera Oak Valley Greens Association and City of Beaumont Animal
Control Officer Jack Huntsman’s1 ex parte application to dismiss Aristea’s first amended
complaint (FAC) under the vexatious litigant provision, Code of Civil Procedure section
391.7.
2
Aristea ... More...   $0 (06-25-2017 - CA)

Plaintiff Aristea Hupp (Aristea) appeals judgment entered after the trial court
granted defendants Solera Oak Valley Greens Association and City of Beaumont Animal
Control Officer Jack Huntsman’s1 ex parte application to dismiss Aristea’s first amended
complaint (FAC) under the vexatious litigant provision, Code of Civil Procedure section
391.7.
2
Aristea contends the tria... More...   $0 (06-23-2017 - CA)

Tulsa, OK - Arshad Yousuf, M.D. v. George Cohlmia, M.D. and Cardiovascular Surgical Specialists Corporation



Issue # 1. Issue: TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE CONTRACT (INTERFERE)
Filed By: YOUSUF, ARSHAD MD
Filed Date: 11/15/2004
Party Name Disposition Information
Defendant: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CORP Disposed: JUDGEMENT FOR PLAINTIFF, 02/09/2006. Jury... More...   $0 (06-14-2017 - OK)

This dispute comes before the Court in relation to a malicious abuse of process
4 claim made by Taos school board member Arsenio Cordova (Cordova) against
5 eighteen members of an unincorporated citizens� association (collectively,
6 Petitioners) following their efforts to remove Cordova from office under the Local
7 School Board Member Recall Act (Recall Act), NMSA 1978, �� ... More...   $0 (05-26-2017 - NM)