California Courts of Appeal
Aug. 4, 2016
2nd District panel protects alleged defamer's identity
Terms like "whistle-blow" and "burned" did not sufficiently prove libel, the panel ruled.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Though a special effects company's defamation suit is moving forward, a ruling published Tuesday by a 2nd District Court of Appeal panel will prevent the company from identifying the John Doe who allegedly defamed them.
Avongard Products U.S.A. Ltd., which does business as Hydraulx, filed a lawsuit against two John Does who allegedly defamed them through email, includi...
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