Leidig et al v. Buzzfeed, Inc.

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Case Number:

1:16-cv-00542

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Victor Marrero

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  1. December 19, 2019

    2nd Circ. Says 'King Of Bullshit' Did Not Prove Otherwise

    A Second Circuit panel on Wednesday refused to revive a lawsuit Central European News and its journalist owner filed after BuzzFeed dubbed the outlet the "King of Bullshit News," affirming a lower court's decision that the story was not libelous because CEN failed to present evidence that its stories are factual.

  2. February 17, 2017

    Buzzfeed Says Euro News Outlet's Libel Claims Lack Proof

    BuzzFeed Inc. on Thursday urged a New York federal judge to reject a libel lawsuit by a European news distribution company and its journalist owner, saying they failed to show the stories they published were true and refused to produce adequate supporting materials.

  3. January 26, 2016

    BuzzFeed Sued Over 'King of Bullsh*t News' Story

    A European news distribution company hit BuzzFeed Inc. with an $11 million libel suit in New York federal court Monday, saying a story last year falsely accused the company of intentionally sharing untrue stories.