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Elizabeth and Christopher Murphy v. Don Feldman and WCSC-TV
Date: 05-23-2003
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Thomas Hughston
Court: Circuit Court, Charleston County, South Carolina
Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown
Defendant's Attorney:
John J. Kerr of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A., Charleston, South Carolina for WCSC-TV
Coming B. Gibbs Jr. of Gibbs & Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina for Feldman
Libel claim by two attorneys against WCSC-TV news director Don Feldman relating to a fabricated a story about a disagreement between the plaintiffs and station regular Sandra Senn. Feldman claimed Murphy was drunk and criticized Senn's love life and integrity while on a 1999 airline flight. He criticized the episode in a letter on company stationery, and drafted a bogus civil agreement in which Murphy apologized.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Elizabeth and Christopher Murphy v. Don Feldman and WCSC-TV?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $9 million.
Which court heard Elizabeth and Christopher Murphy v. Don Feldman and WCSC-TV?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Charleston County, South Carolina, SC. The presiding judge was Thomas Hughston.
Who were the attorneys in Elizabeth and Christopher Murphy v. Don Feldman and WCSC-TV?
Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: John J. Kerr of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A., Charleston, South Carolina for WCSC-TV Coming B. Gibbs Jr. of Gibbs & Holmes, Charleston, South Carolina for Feldman.
When was Elizabeth and Christopher Murphy v. Don Feldman and WCSC-TV decided?
This case was decided on May 23, 2003.