The defendant’s Anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss the defendant’s defamation lawsuit was dismissed. The defendant, and former wife of the plaintiff, publicly shared a post on Facebook alleging sexual, physical and emotional assault. While the statement was found to be a matter of public interest, the plaintiff successfully established that the claim had substantial merit and the defendant had no valid defence…
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Facebook Defamation Case Sets New Standard for Social Media Commentary
While social media has quickly become a popular and efficient way to keep in touch, it can be dangerous to forget the public nature of this technology. Facebook and Twitter users are often bolder behind a screen, making statements that they would never say in person. Defamatory statements can spread swiftly across and among social networks, exponentially increasing the likelihood of false information damaging the …
Frank v. Legate, 2015 ONCA 631
Court of Appeal upholds abuse of of process dismissal of Doctor’s defamation lawsuit against medical malpractice plaintiff counsel.