Defamation action against family members of nursing home resident dismissed (Fiddick Nursing Home Ltd. v. Moore)
Monday, February 26, 2024Stephen A. ThieleLitigationTorts, Defamation, Anti-SLAPP, Dismissal of Action
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a lot of media coverage about the care provided to seniors in nursing homes. Seniors were...
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Defamation action against “consumer alert” reporter dismissed (Boraks v. Hussein)
Tuesday, September 19, 2023Stephen A. ThieleLitigationTorts, Defamation, SLAPP, Dismissal of Action
In general, ordinary consumers of goods and services are viewed as a vulnerable class. While in certain circumstances, consumers can be protected by...
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Another negligence claim against lawyer dismissed for being a collateral attack
Thursday, June 1, 2023Stephen A. Thiele, Gavin J. Tighe, K.C., Kevin MooibroekLitigationCivil Procedure, Dismissal of Action, Collateral Attack
Unless a decision is overturned on an appeal, the issues decided therein have been finally determined. In general, a party impacted by a final decision...
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