Kanarek v. Bugliosi

Opinion

WOODS, J.

On this appeal we consider the propriety of an order sustaining without leave to amend the demurrer to a complaint on the ground that the action is barred by the doctrine of res judicata. Plaintiff, Irving A. Kanarek, has appealed from the order dismissing his action following the sustaining of that demurrer. The action concerns allegedly libelous statements made by defendant, Vincent T. Bugliosi, concerning plaintiff, in defendant’s book, “Helter Skelter.” Codefendants are the coauthor and publishers of that book.

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