Lopez v. Univision Communications Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

KAPLAN, District Judge.

This libel case arises out of a series of televised investigative reports. The television station and its reporter suggested that plaintiff, a member of the Colombian Senate who also is a physician practicing in the New York area, touts credentials which “are largely invented.” 1 The claim, in essence, is that Dr. Lopez’s resume substantially exaggerates his credentials and experience. Plaintiff argues that defendants “have manipulated the facts of [plaintiffs] career in order to tarnish his reputation.” 2 Defendants move for summary judgment…