S2 E33 SLAPP Victory - Demoura v. The Willis Group & Tradesman

Send us Fan MailThis court order from the Supreme Court of New York details the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by an orthopedic surgeon against The Willis Law Group and their clients. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants’ public statements regarding a federal racketeering and insurance fraud case were slanderous and damaging to their professional reputation. However, the judge ruled that the legal action was a SLAPP suit, intended to stifle public participation on matters of significant community interest. Because the defendants' communications were protected by litigation privilege and summarized existing legal allegations rather than stating false facts, the court dismissed the complaint entirely. Consequently, the plaintiffs were ordered to pay the defendants' attorney's fees and legal costs following a scheduled hearing.Let's dive in.Support the show