May 20, 2021

Defamation.

At issue here is a Facebook post that states, "Jim is a crook. Worst Company to do business with." As this post is merely an expression of opinion, it is not actionable. There is nothing in the post that implies that there are undisclosed facts to support the opinion, and the complaint is dismissed.

Rowbotham v. Wachenfeld, NY Slip Op 03125 (1st Dep't May 13, 2021)

Here is the decision.