Minnesota Libel Law

Yvette Ford vs. Minneapolis Public Schools

Yvette Ford sued the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) asserting retaliation in violation of the Minnesota Whistleblower Act (MWA). In April 2013, the district court dismissed Ford’s MWA claim on the ground that the statute of limitations had expired. The court of appeals affirmed. Ford v. Minneapolis Pub. Schs., 845 N.W.2d 566 (Minn. App. 2014). Ford petitioned for review... More...

$0 (01-20-2016 - MN)

Jesse Ventura v. Chris Kyle

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura sued former Navy Seal Chris Kyle on libel claiming that he was defamed by Kyle in the book that he wrote entitled "American Sniper" in which he claimed that have punched out a "celebrity" called "Scruff Face" at a bar. Kyle later identified "Scruff Face" as Venture and claimed that Venture disparaged the United States in remarks made in the bar. K... More...

$1845477 (08-01-2014 - MN)

David McKee, M.D. v. Dennis K. Laurion

This case presents the narrow question of whether the court of appeals erred in concluding that six allegedly defamatory statements made by appellant Dennis Laurion regarding an encounter with respondent David McKee, M.D., survive summary judgment. We hold that none of the six statements is actionable either (1) because there is no genuine issue of material fact as to the falsity of the statements... More...

$0 (01-30-2013 - MN)

Joan Najbar v. The United States

Pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (the FTCA), Joan Najbar filed this lawsuit against the United States alleging four state-law causes of action. The district court granted the government's motion to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, and Najbar appeals. We affirm, although on a ground different from that relied on by the district court. I. The government argues th... More...

$0 (08-12-2011 - MN)

MSK Eyes LTD v. Wells Fargo Bank

MSK EyEs, LTD (MSK) and its founder, Muhannah S. Kakish (Kakish), appeal from an order of the district court granting summary judgment to Wells Fargo Bank (Wells Fargo). MSK and Kakish (Appellants) brought an action against Wells Fargo on a myriad of claims arising from their banking relationship, including: breach of contract, credit defamation, business disparagement, defamation, interference wi... More...

$0 (11-04-2008 - MN)

Integrity Floorcovering, Inc. v. Broan-Nutone, LLC

In this diversity action, Integrity Floorcovering, Inc. (Integrity) and Chicago Avenue Partners, Ltd. (CAP) (collectively, plaintiffs), filed separate suits against Broan-Nutone, LLC (Broan), the manufacturer of a bathroom ventilation fan which allegedly malfunctioned and separately damaged an apartment building owned by CAP and a commercial warehouse building owned by Integrity.1 Broan moved ... More...

$0 (04-09-2008 - MN)

<a href="http://www.lawlibrary.state.mn.us/archive/ctappub/0109/c4002242.htm" target="_new">Katherine Navarre v. South Washington County Schools, et al.</a>

Katharine Navarre, a former teacher in the South Washington County School District, sued the school district, her supervisors, and Northwest Publications d/b/a Pioneer Press for defamation and for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Navarre also asserted a claim against the school district for violating the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) by releasing... More...

$200000 (03-06-2003 - MN)