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Scott Sapulpa v. Gannett Co., Inc., et al.
Date: 02-09-2024
Case Number: CJ-2021-00100
Judge: Jeff Payton
Court: District Court, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Muskogee, Oklahoma insurance defense lawyers represented the Defendants.
Scott Sapulpa claimed that the he was defamed and damaged as a direct result of being wrongfully mistaken and identified as the announcer who make racist comments during a 2021 broadcast of a girls basketball game.
Sapulpa alleged defamation and the intentional infliction of emotional distress, and the jury found the newspaper acted with actual malice, which permitted them to consider punitive damages, to Plaintiff's lawyer.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Scott Sapulpa v. Gannett Co., Inc., et al.?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $5 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages.
Which court heard Scott Sapulpa v. Gannett Co., Inc., et al.?
This case was heard in District Court, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Jeff Payton.
Who were the attorneys in Scott Sapulpa v. Gannett Co., Inc., et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Muskogee, Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Muskogee, Oklahoma insurance defense lawyers represented the Defendants..
When was Scott Sapulpa v. Gannett Co., Inc., et al. decided?
This case was decided on February 9, 2024.