Legal Opinion
American Intional Hospital v. Chicago Tribune Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided September 17, 1985No. 84-2492PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hartman
Plaintiff appeals from the circuit court’s dismissal on remand of an amended complaint sounding in libel, raising as issues whether: (1) the defense of truth is applicable; (2) the alleged defamations are actionable in light of the innocent construction rule; and (3) the amended complaint alleges a cause of action for libel per quod.
On September 19, 1980, the following article written by defendant William Gaines was published by defendant Chicago Tribune Company (Tribune):
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On the same day, September 19, 1980, plaintiff initiated a defamation action in the circuit court, naming…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Fried v. JacobsonIllinois Supreme Court · 1983
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- Berkos v. National Broadcasting Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1987
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