Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Gannett Co., Inc, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:20-cv-05838

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

George H. Wu

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  1. August 31, 2020

    Gannett Escapes $500M COVID-19 Story Libel Suit, For Now

    Vivera Pharmaceuticals Inc. dismissed its federal defamation lawsuit Friday against Gannett, several executives and four USA Today reporters alleging it has suffered $500 million in damages because of a story that criticized its COVID-19 antibody tests, saying it has plans to refile its claims in state court.

  2. July 01, 2020

    Gannett Hit With $500M Libel Suit Over Antibody Test Story

    Vivera Pharmaceuticals Inc. has hit Gannett, several executives and four USA Today reporters with a defamation lawsuit in California federal court, alleging it has suffered over $500 million in damages because of a story that criticized its COVID-19 antibody tests and detailed its CEO's past troubles with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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