John Oliver Dodges Defamation Suit Over Medicaid Segment

By Y. Peter Kang · June 2, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT

A physician highlighted in a "Last Week Tonight" segment on Medicaid who sued host John Oliver for defamation lost his case Tuesday, after a New York federal judge found the challenged...

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Case Information

Case Title

Morley v. Oliver et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-02563

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Assault Libel & Slander

Date Filed

March 28, 2025