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Defamation

Defamation (libel or slander) is one of the most misunderstood aspects of tort law (which some have discovered the hard way after online posts). These are some of the craziest examples from the files of the True Stella Awards.

055: I’ll Be Your (Subpoena) Server Today

Posted January 30, 2021February 1, 2021 in Categories 2003, Award, Defamation, Media, Police, Publicity Stunt3 Comments

Stella Case No. 055, Originally Published: 18 June 2003

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Tags Pennsylvania, Radio prank

025: Mobius Logic

Posted November 22, 2020September 17, 2020 in Categories 2002, Appealed, Defamation, Dishonorable Mention, Media, ShortLeave a comment

Stella Case No. 025, Originally Published: 11 December 2002

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Tags 60 Minutes, Jackpot Justice, Mississippi, Trademark, TV

024: If the Name Fits

Posted November 22, 2020September 14, 2020 in Categories 2002, Defamation, Dismissed, Media, Publicity Stunt, Runner Up, You Decide5 Comments

Stella Case No. 024, Originally Published: 11 December 2002

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Tags Charity, Intellectual Property, Montana, Trademark

015: Free Speech v. Words Reserved for Exclusive Corporate Use

Posted December 10, 2020August 10, 2020 in Categories 2002, Appealed, Countersuit, Defamation, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Foreign5 Comments

Stella Case No. 015, Originally Published: 6 November 2002

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Tags Barbie, California, Federal, GOOHF, Intellectual Property, Mattel, Trademark

012: Pimp Plucked

Posted December 10, 2020July 30, 2020 in Categories 2002, Defamation, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Media, Short, SLAPPLeave a comment

Stella Case No. 012, Originally Published: 16 October 2002

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Tags California, Columnist, Newspaper, Wealthy Plaintiff

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