Russell v. Samec et al

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Case Number:

2:20-cv-00263

Court:

Washington Western

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Ricardo S. Martinez

Firms

  1. October 27, 2021

    Pot Co. Investor Loses Sanctions Bid Against Ex-Owner

    An investor in a pot company who was sued for defamation by the company's former owner lost a bid for sanctions since he filed his motion after the plaintiff requested the case be dismissed, a Washington federal judge said Wednesday.

  2. September 07, 2021

    Pot Co. Owner Pushes Back On Investor's Sanctions Request

    The owner of a defunct cannabis company who was previously accused of securities fraud asked a federal judge on Tuesday to deny an investor's motion for sanctions against him in a defamation case that he initially filed, saying the investor "seeks to keep this case open as long as possible" in order to recover attorney fees.

  3. August 24, 2021

    Pot Co. Investor Wants Owner Sanctioned In Defamation Suit

    An investor in the now-defunct cannabis company SMRB LLC has asked a Washington federal judge to sanction the company's owner for his "frivolous" defamation case, saying it was filed in retaliation for the investor's cooperation with authorities over the owner's alleged securities fraud.

  4. February 24, 2020

    Pot Co. Owner Says Investors' 'Misplaced' Anger Defamed Him

    The owner of a defunct cannabis company has sued a group of investors he says published defamatory statements and lewd images of him online, saying in Washington federal court they hurt his business prospects even though it was his partner who allegedly ripped them off.