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Wade Brady v. Carter Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Fort Bend Star
Date: 05-07-2011
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Court: District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: John Zavitsanos and Todd Mensing, Ahmad & Zavitsanos Anaipakos, P.C., Houston, Texas
Defendant's Attorney: John K. Edwards, Jackson Walker, L.L.P., Houston, Texas
Description:
Wade Brady sued the Fort Bend Star newspaper on a libel theory claiming that journalist LeaAnn Klentzman wrote an article that falsely said that he tape-recorded meetings between Brady's father, Fort Bend County Chief Deputy Craig Brady, and deputies involved in a 2001 traffic stop that ended with the younger Brady being ticketed as a minor in possession of alcohol.
The libel lawsuit, filed in April 2003, alleged that Klentzman wrote a story that "conveys a false and defamatory impression of the plaintiff" and injured Wade Brady's reputation. The complaint also alleged that Klentzman did not interview any of the three officers involved in the traffic stop, "fabricated many of the statements in the article," and deliberately failed to note that Wade Brady was found not guilty of the alcohol charge at a 2002 jury trial.
Defendants denied wrongdoing.
Information from: http:www.chron.com
The libel lawsuit, filed in April 2003, alleged that Klentzman wrote a story that "conveys a false and defamatory impression of the plaintiff" and injured Wade Brady's reputation. The complaint also alleged that Klentzman did not interview any of the three officers involved in the traffic stop, "fabricated many of the statements in the article," and deliberately failed to note that Wade Brady was found not guilty of the alcohol charge at a 2002 jury trial.
Defendants denied wrongdoing.
Information from: http:www.chron.com
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Wade Brady v. Carter Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Fort Bend Star?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1 million.
Which court heard Wade Brady v. Carter Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Fort Bend Star?
This case was heard in District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas, TX.
Who were the attorneys in Wade Brady v. Carter Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Fort Bend Star?
Plaintiff's attorney: John Zavitsanos and Todd Mensing, Ahmad & Zavitsanos Anaipakos, P.C., Houston, Texas. Defendant's attorney: John K. Edwards, Jackson Walker, L.L.P., Houston, Texas.
When was Wade Brady v. Carter Publishing, Inc. d/b/a Fort Bend Star decided?
This case was decided on May 7, 2011.