G.L. v. Markowitz

This action was commenced to recover damages for defamation and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The amended complaint alleged that the defendant, who described herself as a community volunteer, “recklessly, maliciously, and with flagrant disregard for the truth” made the “false” and “defamatory” statement that the then 13-year-old plaintiff “had sexual intercourse with her father.” The amended complaint asserted that the defamatory statement was initially made in March 2005 and, “upon information and belief,” the defendant repeated the alleged defamatory statement…