Watson v. Elsaden

  1. December 09, 2025

    Woman Asks Colo. Judge To Label Exec A Public Figure

    An Illinois woman told a Colorado federal court that Brian Watson, the CEO of Northstar Commercial Partners, should be considered a public figure for the purposes of his defamation suit, where Watson accused the woman of telling people that he is a "criminal," that his wife is a prostitute and that he frequently uses the services of prostitutes.

  2. October 29, 2024

    Real Estate Exec's Wife Says Prostitution Claims Defamed Her

    The wife of Northstar Commercial Partners CEO Brian Watson has filed a lawsuit in Colorado federal court alleging an Illinois woman defamed her by accusing her of being a prostitute and that her husband frequently procures the services of prostitutes, estimating her damage at roughly $50 million.