Date: 06-28-2001

Case Style: H.L. Mitchell, D.V.M., et. al. v. Griffin Television, L.L.C and Chris Halsne

Case Number: CJ-99-16-B

Judge: Vassar

Court: District Court, Creek County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Doug Stall of Latham, Stall, Wagner, Steele & Lehman, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Defendant's Attorney: Robert Nelon of Hall, Estil, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Description: Defamation. Channel 6 in Oklahoma City ran a series of news stories concerning the Plaintiff. These stories essentally accussed the Plaintiff of being a horse killer. The Plaintiff alleged damage to his reputation and loss of business. The Plainitff also alleged that the Defendants acted intentionally and with mailce in running these stories.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict awarding $6,000,000 in actual damages and $500,000 in punitive damages.

Plaintiff's Experts: Lisa Jones

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: None