Trial date set in defamation lawsuit against Encinitas city manager
ENCINITAS — An October trial date has been set for a Michigan city official’s defamation lawsuit alleging several board members of a national association for...
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OAN Network, Smartmatic voting tech company settle suit
SAN DIEGO — Voting technology company Smartmatic settled its defamation lawsuit against San Diego-based One America News (OAN) Network over allegations that the conservative network...
Ex-SDSU punter Matt Araiza files defamation suit against gang rape accuser
SAN DIEGO — Ex-San Diego State punter Matt Araiza filed a defamation lawsuit on July 28 against the woman accusing him and several other football...
Judge dismisses former Oceanside candidate’s lawsuit against employees
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to include quotes from Robert Leahy, Michelle Gomez’s former employee, and Carlos Alcala, chair of the Chicano Latino...
Heebner wins defamation appeal: ‘Reckless falsehoods’ not protected speech
SOLANA BEACH — Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner last month beat a challenge to a defamation suit arising from a political rival’s false assertion in...
Defamation suit against former council candidate moves forward
A $25 million lawsuit against a former Solana Beach City Council candidate and his campaign manager moved forward on Sept. 6. in Superior Court....