Castellani v. Scranton Times, LP.

MAZZONI, J.,

I. INTRODUCTION

What is before this court are defendant The Scranton Times, L.R and Jennifer Henn’s (hereinafter referred to as “Scranton Times”) motion for summary judgment, and plaintiffs Randall A. Castellani and Joseph J. Corcoran’s *52motion for partial summary judgment. Briefs in support of and in opposition to the respective motions have been submitted and arguments of counsel have been received.

In its motion, defendant Scranton Times maintains:

a. The subject statements are not defamatory but constitute opinions and hyperbole.

b. Plaintiffs cannot meet their burden of proving…