Vilma v. Goodell

ORDER AND REASONS

HELEN G. BERRIGAN, District Judge.

This matter comes before the Court on a motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), or, alternatively, to strike pursuant to the Louisiana Anti-SLAPP statute, La. C.C.P. art. 971, filed by the defendant, Roger Goodell (“Goodell”). Having considered the record, the memoranda of *593counsel, and the law, the Court has determined that dismissal is appropriate for the following reasons.

The plaintiff, Jonathan Vilma (“Vilma”), filed this suit in diversity setting forth eleven claims against Goodell in his Complaint: (1) slander per se — injury to…