A social media influencer facing a $150 million defamation lawsuit can, for the moment, experience a reprieve. The suit, filed against the influencer for allegedly misrepresenting an ex-Greenberg Traurig LLP attorney’s tumultuous divorce, was dismissed by a Florida federal judge due to poorly executed drafting. However, the judge has also noted that most of the suit could be reopened if properly refiled.
The lawsuit was launched by a former attorney for Greenberg Traurig LLP, asserting that the influencer fabricated details related to the attorney’s difficult divorce. The extensive claim of $150 million made this case particularly noteworthy in the field of defamation lawsuits.
The dismissal, however, arose not because of the merits or lack thereof within the defamation claim, but rather because of sloppy administrative drafting. This has given temporary relief to the influencer, but should the ex-attorney decide to pursue the case with a properly drafted refile, the majority of the lawsuit can proceed.
It’s a case watched carefully by several companies and legal professionals around the globe, highlighting the ever-evolving complexities of defamation in the age of social media, as claims can carry very substantial monetary repercussions.
For more in-depth details about this case, feel free to avail the report on the litigation on Law360.