In a recent development, Mike Lindell, the founder of My Pillow Inc., and a notable conspiracy theorist, has found himself in the midst of a defamation suit concerning Dominion Voting Systems executive, Dr. Eric Coomer. Lindell has been particularly vocal regarding his views on the 2020 election, with his remarks on Coomer acting as the catalyst for this lawsuit. Above the Law reports on this case in greater detail.
Early last week, a motion was filed by Coomer’s attorneys seeking an order to compel Lindell’s attendance at another deposition. This motion also urges Lindell to cover the fees and expenses related to previous attempts to depose him, which veered somewhat off the traditional legal course. The motion details numerous personal attacks made by Lindell against both Dr. Coomer and his counsel during these proceedings.
In the deposition, Lindell was questioned about his email account and the nature of customer complaints he receives. The exchange, included in a video deposition – highlights the intensity with which Lindell responded to the attorney’s characterization of the complaints as issues related to “lumpy pillows.”
The nature of Lindell’s outburst might prove rather compelling if you are representing the plaintiff. That same nature, combined with a cache of deposition transcripts, might present a significant hurdle for Lindell in his effort to convince a jury that he is not prone to making baseless accusations against an executive of arguably defrauding an election. Only time will tell how this case unfolds.
You can watch the full video deposition on YouTube for more insight into this ongoing legal entanglement.
The full coverage of this story is available on Above the Law.