The knowledge by a defendant that a reckless disregard for the truth may defeat any defences
against defamation still has the effect of encouraging those making public statements to ensure that some efforts are made to ensure their veracity.
Not exact matches
One of his cases
still holds the record for a UK jury award of
defamation damages
against an insured defendant.
But a
defamation lawsuit brought by Massachusetts state Sen. Harriette L. Chandler
against Republican rival William J. Higgins Sr. is
still active in the wake of the election, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported.