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Ann Jackobeck v. Steve Amo and Springfield Catholic Diocese

Date: 09-28-2006

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Constance Sweeney

Court: Superior Court, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Tani E. Sapirstein, Sapirstein & Sapirstein P.C., Springfield, Massachusetts

Defendant's Attorney:

Maurice Cahillane of Egan, Flanagan and Cohen, P.C., Springfield, Massachusetts

Description:

Ann Jackobeck sued Steve Amo and Springfield Catholic Diocese on a defamation theory claiming that she was defamed by Amo who called her "a cancer within the parish" after she accused him of stealing money from the churck in 2002.

Defendants denied that they defamed Plaintiff.

Outcome:
Defendants' verdict.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: Successfully prosecuting defamation cases are very difficult.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Ann Jackobeck v. Steve Amo and Springfield Catholic Diocese?

The outcome was: Defendants' verdict.

Which court heard Ann Jackobeck v. Steve Amo and Springfield Catholic Diocese?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Hampden County, Massachusetts, MA. The presiding judge was Constance Sweeney.

Who were the attorneys in Ann Jackobeck v. Steve Amo and Springfield Catholic Diocese?

Plaintiff's attorney: Tani E. Sapirstein, Sapirstein & Sapirstein P.C., Springfield, Massachusetts. Defendant's attorney: Maurice Cahillane of Egan, Flanagan and Cohen, P.C., Springfield, Massachusetts.

When was Ann Jackobeck v. Steve Amo and Springfield Catholic Diocese decided?

This case was decided on September 28, 2006.