Rosenthal v. Fein [1]

Summary

Threat Type:

Lawsuit

Date:

01/26/2007

Status:

Concluded

Disposition:

Material Removed

Withdrawn

Location:

New York

Verdict or Settlement Amount:

N/A

Legal Claims:

Defamation

Bestselling author Ellen Fein created gripe site about her former dentist, Larry Rosenthal, on which she made negative comments about his work. In January 2007, Rosenthal sued Fein for defamation in New York state court. According to the New York Supreme Court... read full description

Parties

Party Issuing Legal Threat:

Larry Rosenthal; Larry W Rosenthal DDS PC

Party Receiving Legal Threat:

Ellen Fein (a.k.a. Ellen Feingertz); Ann McGrane

Type of Party:

Individual

Organization

Type of Party:

Individual

Location of Party:

New York

Location of Party:

New York

Legal Counsel:

Jaroslawicz & Jaros

Legal Counsel:

Pro se

Description

Bestselling author Ellen Fein created gripe site about her former dentist, Larry Rosenthal, on which she made negative comments about his work.

In January 2007, Rosenthal sued Fein for defamation in New York state court. According to the New York Supreme Court docket, there has been no activity in the case since March 2007.

Update:

On 11/19/2007 a stipulation of discontinuance was filed.

Details

Web Site(s) Involved:

Larry W. Rosenthal is a Big Fat Liar (defunct) [7]

Content Type:

Text

Publication Medium:

Website

Subject Area:

Defamation
Gripe Sites

Court Information & Documents

Jurisdiction:

New York

Source of Law:

New York

Court Name:

Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County

Court Type:

State

Case Number:

101253-2007

CMLP Information (Private)

CMLP Notes:

having trouble finding docket info; to-do: docket and court documents; further research required

Status updated on 6/6/2008, found a docket on WL under Ellen Feingertz (Ellen Fein's real name, according to the USA Today article). I can't find much more than the docket number, and the NY e-records don't seem to have any additional information. (AAB)

AVM- Can't find the info in NY system. Used WL and noted discontinuance

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