Lovingood v. Discovery Communications Inc et al
Plaintiff: Judson A Lovingood
Defendant: Discovery Communications Inc, Science Channel, The, Discovery Channel, The, BBC Films, Open University, The and Kate Gartside
Case Number: 5:2014cv00684
Filed: April 14, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Office: Northeastern Office
County: Madison
Presiding Judge: Madeline Hughes Haikala
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1441
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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August 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 74 MEMORANDUM OPINION - For the reasons discussed above, the Court GRANTS the Discovery defendants motion for summary judgment with respect to Dr. Lovingoods claims for defamation and false light invasion of privacy. (Doc. 62). The Court will enter a separate order consistent with this memorandum opinion. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 8/1/2017. (KEK)
September 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MEMORANDUM OPINION - For the reasons stated above, the Court DENIES Discoverys motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. (Doc. 6). The Court GRANTS BBCs motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction (Doc. 14) and GRANTS Kate Gartsides motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction (Doc. 32). The Court requests that the remaining parties please file a notice containing an amended proposed scheduling order. Signed by Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala on 9/30/2015. (KEK)
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Plaintiff: Judson A Lovingood
Represented By: Stephen D Heninger
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Defendant: Discovery Communications Inc
Represented By: Daniel Kaufmann
Represented By: Kimberly Bessiere Martin
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Defendant: Science Channel, The
Represented By: Daniel Kaufmann
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Defendant: Discovery Channel, The
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Defendant: BBC Films
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Defendant: Open University, The
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Defendant: Kate Gartside
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