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· 7/23/1976

Gregory v. McDonnell Douglas Corp.

Citations

  • 552 P.2d 425
  • 17 Cal. 3d 596
  • 131 Cal. Rptr. 641
  • 1976 Cal. LEXIS 310
  • 92 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3638

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  • finding that comments made in the context of a labor dispute were likely to be viewed by the audience as opinion
  • finding that comments made in the context of a labor dispute were likely to be viewed by the audience as opinion
  • explaining that a statement's use of the phrase \apparent\ demonstrates non-actionable opinion
  • finding a letter \cautiously phrased in terms of apparency\ did not imply factual assertions
  • finding a letter “cautiously phrased in terms of apparency” did not imply factual assertions
  • sustaining demurrer because accusing plaintiff of \seeking personal gain and political prestige rather [than serving] the best interests of the members they were supposed to represent\ was \not properly the subject of a libel action\

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Judges: Richardson

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