· 7/27/1989
Sunshine Sportswear & Electronics, Inc. v. WSOC-Television, Inc.
Citations
- 738 F. Supp. 1499
- 16 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2273
- 1989 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17266
- 1989 WL 206394
How courts have described this case
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- holding, at summary judgment stage, that witness’s deposition testimony that she could not remember whether she spoke to reporter wás not evidence of actual malice
- plaintiff who advertised its business extensively became limited public figure in defamation action based on broadcast questioning the plaintiffs manner of conducting business
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Judges: Perry
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