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Dr. Margo Kanaga v. Gannett Company d/b/a News Journal and Pamela Kane
Date: 01-23-1998
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: New Castle County
Plaintiff's Attorney: James Green of Duane, Morris & Heckscher L.L.P., Wilington, Delaware.
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Libel - Plaintiff, a physician, claimed that defendants libeled her in printing allegations of professional misconduct. Wilmington businesswoman Pamela Kane gave a copy of a complaint filed by her with the New Castle County Medical Society. The complaint formed the basis for the article which was published by the News Journal. The complaint alleged that Dr. Kanaga had
committed a serious breach of the standard of care a patient has the right to expect and the duty of care required of a
physician. However, the medical society cleared Kanaga of any wrongdoing.
committed a serious breach of the standard of care a patient has the right to expect and the duty of care required of a
physician. However, the medical society cleared Kanaga of any wrongdoing.
Outcome:
A jury of five men and seven women found against Gannett and Harriman for $2.6 million in punitive damages and against Kane for $402,000.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None
About This Case
What was the outcome of Dr. Margo Kanaga v. Gannett Company d/b/a News Journal an...?
The outcome was: A jury of five men and seven women found against Gannett and Harriman for $2.6 million in punitive damages and against Kane for $402,000.
Which court heard Dr. Margo Kanaga v. Gannett Company d/b/a News Journal an...?
This case was heard in New Castle County, DE. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Dr. Margo Kanaga v. Gannett Company d/b/a News Journal an...?
Plaintiff's attorney: James Green of Duane, Morris & Heckscher L.L.P., Wilington, Delaware.. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Dr. Margo Kanaga v. Gannett Company d/b/a News Journal an... decided?
This case was decided on January 23, 1998.