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Old 02-05-2008, 06:51 PM
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Default Blogger prompts $25 million defamation suit

Check this out..

Dude is getting sued for 25 million from a condo developer.

I guess we better watch what we say on these blogs.

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Old 02-07-2008, 02:56 PM
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just another jacknut with too much money and time who wants to silence free speech with a lawsuit imo. I think I read that the blogger was speculating about what he thought would happen so that should be covered under free speech. Also, I highly doubt the developer was damaged in any way from the post, other than a hurt ego. What a waste of time, money, and our court system.
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I dont think it will hold water...just as he said above, free speech. Just like that guy that tried to sue the dry cleaner for losing his lucky pants, just a waste of tax payer money
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Default Re: Blogger prompts $25 million defamation suit

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I dont think it will hold water...just as he said above, free speech. Just like that guy that tried to sue the dry cleaner for losing his lucky pants, just a waste of tax payer money
The funniest thing in that whole episode was that the claimant was a judge himself.
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People do this kind of stuff for media attention, it's a form of guerilla marketing.
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too much freedom in this area. good point masse
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I agree this case no merit, but how much is this poor guy going to have to spend to defend himself?
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I would guess that if this guy has to spend very much defending himself, there will be a counter suit for malicious prosecution.
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