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Jerry Moore v. John Hoff d/b/a Johnny Northside
Date: 03-11-2011
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Court: Hennepin County, Minnesota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jill Clark, Jill Clark, P.A., Golden Valley, Minnesota
Defendant's Attorney: Paul Godfread, Godfread Law Firm, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description:
Jerry Moore sued John Hoff on a defamation theory claiming that the Defendant blogger for posting a a blog post he wrote in June 2009 after he learned that Moore was hired by the University of Minnesota's Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center. On his blog, Hoff accused Moore of being involved in a high-profile mortgage fraud case, even though Moore was never charged. Plaintiff also claimed that Defendant tortiously interfered with his relationship with his employer.
Moore claimed that he was fired by the University after the blog post.
Defendant asserted truth as his defense and generally denied tortiously interfering in Plaintiff's relationship with his employer.
Moore claimed that he was fired by the University after the blog post.
Defendant asserted truth as his defense and generally denied tortiously interfering in Plaintiff's relationship with his employer.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $60,000 including $35,000 in lost wages and $25,000 in emotional distress damages on the tortious interference claim only.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Jerry Moore v. John Hoff d/b/a Johnny Northside?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $60,000 including $35,000 in lost wages and $25,000 in emotional distress damages on the tortious interference claim only.
Which court heard Jerry Moore v. John Hoff d/b/a Johnny Northside?
This case was heard in Hennepin County, Minnesota, MN.
Who were the attorneys in Jerry Moore v. John Hoff d/b/a Johnny Northside?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jill Clark, Jill Clark, P.A., Golden Valley, Minnesota. Defendant's attorney: Paul Godfread, Godfread Law Firm, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
When was Jerry Moore v. John Hoff d/b/a Johnny Northside decided?
This case was decided on March 11, 2011.