Jennings v. Queens Tribune Publications, LLC

On or about October 30, 2009, an article was published in the defendant South East Queens Press about the plaintiff and certain real property in South Ozone Park owned by the plaintiff and leased to a tenant who was complaining about the living conditions. In October 2010, the plaintiff, pro se, commenced this action against the defendants to recover damages for defamation. The defendants allegedly were served with the summons and complaint in February 2011, but did not serve an answer until August 2011. One day after being served with the answer, the plaintiff moved for leave to enter…