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Leonard N. Flamm v. American Association of University Women and the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund

Date: 12-17-1998

Case Number: 98CV0151(DC)

Judge: Chin

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Leonard N. Flamm,
Norman Mednick, and
Jill Schwartz of
the Law Offices of Leonard N. Flamm

Defendant's Attorney: Laura R. Handman and
Carolyn K. Foley of Davis Wright Tremain, L.L.P.,
New York, New York

Description:

Libel and slander - Plaintiff filed suit for defamation based upon a listing in a directory published by defendants which contained a statement that "At least on plaintiff has described Flamm as an "ambulance chaser" with interest only in "slam dunk cases.""

Outcome:

Dismissed with prejudice by the Court because the statement was an opinion.

Plaintiff's Experts:

None

Defendant's Experts:

None

Comments:

Appeal is pending.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Leonard N. Flamm v. American Association of University Wo...?

The outcome was: Dismissed with prejudice by the Court because the statement was an opinion.

Which court heard Leonard N. Flamm v. American Association of University Wo...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, NY. The presiding judge was Chin.

Who were the attorneys in Leonard N. Flamm v. American Association of University Wo...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Leonard N. Flamm, Norman Mednick, and Jill Schwartz of the Law Offices of Leonard N. Flamm. Defendant's attorney: Laura R. Handman and Carolyn K. Foley of Davis Wright Tremain, L.L.P., New York, New York.

When was Leonard N. Flamm v. American Association of University Wo... decided?

This case was decided on December 17, 1998.