HOT DOCS

DEFAMATION – Joyce McKinney v. Errol Morris

BRIEF – McKinney was involved the “Manacled Mormon” tabloid scandal in the U.K. in the 1970s. She argues that Morris tricked her into doing an interview for a film that was ultimately defamatory towards her. McKinney also argues that she is not a public figure, nor is the until-recently forgotten tabloid story of “public interest.” (Cal.Ct. App., 2nd Dist.)

LEGAL MALPRACTICE – Tippi Hedren v. Allen

BRIEF – After Tippi Hedren was injured on a soundstage, her attorney admitted he was negligent in dismissing her personal injury case. But he argues that the jury award of nearly $1,500,000 was excessive, due to improper jury instructions on causation, erroneous rulings on the evidence of damages, and a purely emotional appeal to the jury. (Cal.Ct. App., 4th Dist.)

INTERNET LAW - Kirby v. Spark Networks USA LLC

COMPLAINT - A putative class action has been filed against Spark Networks USA LLC alleging violation of California Business and Professions Code in sending high volume unsolicited spam marketing e-mails misrepresenting the sender. (Super. Ct., Los Angeles County)

COURT WIRE: JUST FILED