Hardiman v. Aslam

*1188 *170 ¶ 1 This appeal concerns allegations by a public figure that members of a media news organization made defamatory statements about him. It is therefore necessary to understand the nature and context in which the statements were made and the elements and defenses applicable in defamation actions by public figures against members of the press. The circuit court of Cook County entered summary judgment in favor of defendants on plaintiff's defamation claims, and dismissed with prejudice certain defendants due to plaintiff's failure to timely file his complaint against them. Plaintiff appeals.…