March 2021

Seattle Times Wins Summary Judgment in Surgeon’s Libel Suit

By Jessica L. Goldman

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter March 2021

TOPICS : Defamation

A federal judge in Seattle has granted summary judgment and dismissal of a $26 million defamation lawsuit brought by neurosurgeon Dr. Johnny Delashaw against The Seattle Times.

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