Brown v. Gatti

Defendant, an attorney, represented a client in a medical malpractice action against plaintiff. Shortly after the trial, defendant was interviewed by a newspaper reporter and a television newscaster. Defendant’s statements were subsequently published in the reporter’s newspaper and broadcast on television. Plaintiff then brought this action alleging that defendant’s statements were false and defamatory. As part of the discovery process, plaintiff tried to subpoena the newspaper reporter’s notes and the reporter himself for a deposition. The reporter’s employer, The Oregonian, intervened and…