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Date: 12-03-2010
Case Style: George Privitera v. Patsy Noland
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Court: Jefferson County, West Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Harry P. Waddell, Waddell Law Firm, Martinsburg, West Virginia
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Description: George Privitera sued Jefferson County Commissioner Patsy Noland on a defamation theory claiming that Defendant post untrue statements about her on an Internet posting that reached 289 subscribers. Plaintiff worked as an information technology support specialist for the county on March 11, 2009, the day Noland sent out the e-mail message.
Plaintiff claimed she was defamed and libeled and that Noland showed a “reckless disregard for his rights.”
Defendant denied wrongdoing.
Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $5,000.00.
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