September 2024

Maine Libel Decision Favoring Media Organizations Affirmed

By Cynthia Counts and Rachel Werthehimer

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter September 2024

TOPICS : Defamation

The First Circuit affirmed the summary judgment decision of the District of Maine that dismissed defamation claims filed by a former Veterans Administration podiatrist against four media organizations and four reporters.

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