The plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgment in an action for defamation.
The defendant, who was the managing director of a charity, published false statements on the internet accusing the plaintiff of stealing from the charity, after the plaintiff confronted him about misappropriating funds.
The defendant also engaged in a campaign of harassment and intimidation against the plaintiff and his family.
The court found that the elements of defamation were met and awarded the plaintiff $50,000 in general damages, $20,000 in aggravated damages, and $20,000 in punitive damages, plus substantial indemnity costs.
