TC HEARTLAND LLC v. SCHIFFMAN

  1. May 07, 2025

    Splenda Maker Can't Claim Scientist's Research Is 'Defamation'

    A North Carolina federal judge has partially dismissed claims from the maker of sweetener Splenda alleging that a scientist defamed the company by saying in a television interview that Splenda contains a harmful chemical, saying accurately stating the results of her research is protected by the First Amendment.

  2. November 03, 2023

    Scientist Says Splenda Statements Not For Courts To Review

    A North Carolina scientist on Friday urged a Tar Heel State federal court to throw out defamation claims brought by the maker of Splenda, arguing that the company is merely looking to "subvert legitimate scientific discourse" as to the potential for cancer-causing compounds in the artificial sweetener.

  3. August 11, 2023

    Splenda Pans Scientist's Cancer Claims As 'Fearmongering'

    The company behind Splenda has slapped a North Carolina scientist with a defamation suit, saying her false claims about the artificial sweetener's alleged cancer-causing compounds caused a media frenzy and needlessly scared customers.