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fair reporting privilege in Washington

8 Washington opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Greg Rushford, the Washington Post Company, Intervenor v. The New Yorker Magazine, Inc., and William Shawn Reneta Adlergreen
ca4 · 1988 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Restatement, supra, § 611 cmts. d, e, f; see also Rushford v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc., 846 F.2d 249, 254 (4th Cir. 1988); Ditton, 947 F. Supp. at 230 .

2002Restatement, supra, § 611 cmt. d, e, f; see also Rushford v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc., 846 F.2d 249, 254 (4th Cir.1988); Ditton, 947 F.Supp. at 230 .

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Moe v. Wisegreen
washctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Lillig, 105 Wn.2d at 657-58 ; Moe, 97 Wn.

2002Compare Ditton, 947 F. Supp. at 230 (analyzing applicability of the section 611 privilege) with Moe, 97 Wn.

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Lillig v. Becton-Dickinsongreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Lillig, 105 Wn.2d at 657-58 ; Moe, 97 Wn.

2002See, e.g., Lillig v. Becton-Dickinson, 105 Wash.2d 653, 657-58 , 717 P.2d 1371 (1986); Moe v. Wise, 97 Wash.App. 950, 963 , 989 P.2d 1148 (1999).

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Ditton v. Legal Timesgreen
vaed · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Restatement, supra, § 611 cmts. d, f; see also Ditton v. Legal Times, 947 F. Supp. 227, 230 (E.D.

2002Restatement, supra, § 611 cmts. d, e, f; see also Rushford v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc., 846 F.2d 249, 254 (4th Cir. 1988); Ditton, 947 F. Supp. at 230 .

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Sedore v. Recorder Pub. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1998 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Super. 137 , 716 A.2d 1196, 1209 (1998) (applying section 600 actual malice standard to the fair reporting privilege); but see also Schiavone Constr., 847 F.2d at 1085 n.25 (noting the inconsistency between the New Jersey actual malice standard applied in fair reporting cases and standard set forth in connection with section 611).

2002See, e.g., Stem v. Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., 866 F.Supp. 355, 360 (W.D.Tenn.1994); Sedore v. Recorder Publ'g Co., 315 N.J.Super. 137 , 716 A.2d 1196, 1209 (1998) (applying Section 600 actual malice standard to the fair reporting privilege); but see also Schiavone Constr., 847 F.2d at 1085 n. 25 (noting the inconsistency between the New Jersey actual malice standard applied in fair reporting cases and standard set forth in connection with Section 611).

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Mattson v. Chronicle Publishing Co.green
illappct · 1987 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Restatement, supra, § 611 cmt. a; see also Mattson v. Chronicle Publ’g Co., 156 Ill.

2002Restatement, supra, § 611 cmt. a; see also Mattson v. Chronicle Publ'g Co., 156 Ill.App.3d 613 , 108 Ill.Dec. 724 , 509 N.E.2d 150, 152 (1987).

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Alpine Industries Computers, Inc. v. Cowles Publishing Co.green
washctapp · 2002 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2026
2 sentences

2026“The fair reporting privilege applies where the communication is attributed properly to an official proceeding and the report is an accurate report of that proceeding or a fair abridgement.” Alpine Indus., 114 Wn.

2018"In the summary judgment context, the plaintiff will not overcome the fair reporting privilege if the reviewing court determines as a matter of law that the challenged report is a fair abridgment." Alpine, 114 Wn.

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Stem v. Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc.green
tnwd · 1994 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Stem v. Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., 866 F.Supp. 355, 360 (W.D.Tenn.1994); Sedore v. Recorder Publ'g Co., 315 N.J.Super. 137 , 716 A.2d 1196, 1209 (1998) (applying Section 600 actual malice standard to the fair reporting privilege); but see also Schiavone Constr., 847 F.2d at 1085 n. 25 (noting the inconsistency between the New Jersey actual malice standard applied in fair reporting cases and standard set forth in connection with Section 611).

2002See, e.g., Stem v. Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc., 866 F.Supp. 355, 360 (W.D.Tenn.1994); Sedore v. Recorder Publ'g Co., 315 N.J.Super. 137 , 716 A.2d 1196, 1209 (1998) (applying Section 600 actual malice standard to the fair reporting privilege); but see also Schiavone Constr., 847 F.2d at 1085 n. 25 (noting the inconsistency between the New Jersey actual malice standard applied in fair reporting cases and standard set forth in connection with Section 611).

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Carolyn Kenney v. Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company, D/B/A Kshb-Tv41green
ca8 · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Kenney v. Scripps Howard Broadcasting Co., 259 F.3d 922, 924 (8th Cir.2001).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Schiavone Construction Co. And Ronald A. Schiavone, Individually, in 86-5839 v. Time, Inc., in 86-5920green
ca3 · 1988 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Co. v. Time, Inc., 847 F.2d 1069 , 1086 n.27 (3d Cir. 1988) (noting section 600 excludes the fair reporting privilege); Pittman, 836 F. Supp. at 384 n.ll (noting that the section 611 privilege “is to be distinguished from other conditional privileges which are lost upon showing of malice, in the traditional sense”).

2002Super. 137 , 716 A.2d 1196, 1209 (1998) (applying section 600 actual malice standard to the fair reporting privilege); but see also Schiavone Constr., 847 F.2d at 1085 n.25 (noting the inconsistency between the New Jersey actual malice standard applied in fair reporting cases and standard set forth in connection with section 611).

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Mark v. Seattle Times green
wash · 1981
2 sentences

2008Id. "[W]hen applying the fair reporting privilege, we must first determine whether the offensive statements are attributable to an official proceeding." Alpine, 114 Wash.App. at 385 , 57 P.3d 1178 .

2008Id. “[W]hen applying the fair reporting privilege, we must first determine whether the offensive statements are attributable to an official proceeding.” Alpine, 114 Wn.

42002–2008
Herron v. Tribune Publishing Co. green
wash · 1987
2 sentences

2007Herron v. Tribune Publ’g Co., 108 Wn.2d 162, 179 , 736 P.2d 249 (1987).

2007Herron v. Tribune Publ’g Co., 108 Wn.2d 162, 179 , 736 P.2d 249 (1987).

42002–2007
Clapp v. OLYMPIC VIEW PUB. CO., LLC. green
washctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2026App 470, 475-76, 154 P.3d 230 (2007) (citing Alpine Indus., 114 Wn.

2018App. 470, 476 , 154 P.3d 230 (2007).

22018–2026
Taskett v. King Broadcasting Co. green
wash · 1976
2 sentences

2008The Alpine decision, itself, correctly describes and cites the applicable Washington standard of negligence for private plaintiffs. "[A] private individual who is neither a public figure nor official, may recover actual damages for a defamatory falsehood, concerning a subject of general or public interest, where the substance makes substantial dangers to reputation apparent, on a showing that in publishing the statement, the defendant knew or, in the exercise of reasonable care, should have known that the statement was false, or would create a false impression in some material respect." Id. at

2008The Alpine decision, itself, correctly describes and cites the applicable Washington standard of negligence for private plaintiffs. “ ‘[A] private individual, who is neither a public figure nor official, may recover actual damages for a defamatory falsehood, concerning a subject of general or public interest, where the substance makes substantial dangers to reputation apparent, on a showing that in publishing the statement, the defendant knew or, in the exercise of reasonable care, should have known that the statement was false, or would create a false impression in some material respect.’ ” I

22008–2008
Alpine Industries v. Cowles Pub. Co. green
washctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2008Undoubtedly, the trial court in this case relied upon this section when it found a privilege existed. ¶ 19 The proper application of the standard articulated in Alpine becomes clear at the end of the opinion where the court observes: "Assuming for discussion one or more of the challenged statements were too inaccurate for purposes of the fair reporting privilege and viewing the record in a light most favorable to Alpine, not even a scintilla of evidence indicates Mr. Sowa or Cowles had knowledge of any alleged falsity or that they were reckless." Id. at 394, 57 P.3d 1178 .

2008Id. "[W]hen applying the fair reporting privilege, we must first determine whether the offensive statements are attributable to an official proceeding." Alpine, 114 Wash.App. at 385 , 57 P.3d 1178 .

22007–2008
O'Brien v. Tribune Publishing Co. green
washctapp · 1972
2 sentences

2007App. 107, 117 , 499 P.2d 24 (1972), we held that because the filing of a pleading is a public and official act in the course of judicial proceedings, the fair reporting privilege attaches to pleadings even if the court has yet to act on them.

2007In O'Brien v. Tribune Publishing Co., 7 Wash.App. 107, 117 , 499 P.2d 24 (1972), we held that, because the filing of a pleading is a public and official act in the course of judicial proceedings, the fair reporting privilege attaches to pleadings even if the court has yet to act on them.

22007–2007
Green River Community College District No. 10 v. Higher Education Personnel Board green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

2007Bd., 107 Wn.2d 427, 442-43 , 730 P.2d 653 (1986)). ¶27 Clapp and Sequim Valley did set forth debatable issues as to whether the fair reporting privilege applies.

2007Bd., 107 Wn.2d 427, 442-43 , 730 P.2d 653 (1986)). ¶27 Clapp and Sequim Valley did set forth debatable issues as to whether the fair reporting privilege applies.

22007–2007
Moloney v. Tribune Publishing Co. green
washctapp · 1980
2 sentences

2002Herron, 108 Wn.2d at 179 ; Moloney, 26 Wn.

2002Herron, 108 Wn.2d at 179 ; Moloney, 26 Wn.

22002–2002
Pittman v. Gannett River States Publishing Corp. green
mssd · 1993
2 sentences

2002Co. v. Time, Inc., 847 F.2d 1069 , 1086 n.27 (3d Cir. 1988) (noting section 600 excludes the fair reporting privilege); Pittman, 836 F. Supp. at 384 n.ll (noting that the section 611 privilege “is to be distinguished from other conditional privileges which are lost upon showing of malice, in the traditional sense”).

2002Co. v. Time, Inc., 847 F.2d 1069 , 1086 n. 27 (3d Cir.1988) (noting Section 600 excludes the fair reporting privilege); Pittman, 836 F.Supp. at 384 n. 11 (noting that the Section 611 privilege "is to be distinguished from other conditional privileges that are lost upon showing of malice, in the traditional sense").

22002–2002
Clapp v. Olympic View Publishing Co. neutral
washctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2018"Because the filing of a pleading is a public and official act in the course of judicial proceedings, the fair reporting privilege attaches to pleadings even if the court has yet to act on them." Clapp v. Olympic View Publ'ci Co., 137 Wn.

12018–2018
Mark v. King Broadcasting Co. green
washctapp · 1980
1 sentence

2002Herron, 108 Wash.2d at 179 , 736 P.2d 249 ; Mark, 96 Wash.2d at 487 , *1186 635 P.2d 1081 ; Mark, 27 Wash.App. at 351 n. 2, 618 P.2d 512 ; Moloney, 26 Wash.App. at 362 , 613 P.2d 1179 ; O'Brien, 19 Wash.App. at 194 , 575 P.2d 258 .

12002–2002
O'BRIEN v. Franich neutral
washctapp · 1978
2 sentences

2002Herron, 108 Wash.2d at 179 , 736 P.2d 249 ; Mark, 96 Wash.2d at 487 , *1186 635 P.2d 1081 ; Mark, 27 Wash.App. at 351 n. 2, 618 P.2d 512 ; Moloney, 26 Wash.App. at 362 , 613 P.2d 1179 ; O'Brien, 19 Wash.App. at 194 , 575 P.2d 258 .

2002Herron, 108 Wash.2d at 179 , 736 P.2d 249 ; Mark, 96 Wash.2d at 487 , *1186 635 P.2d 1081 ; Mark, 27 Wash.App. at 351 n. 2, 618 P.2d 512 ; Moloney, 26 Wash.App. at 362 , 613 P.2d 1179 ; O'Brien, 19 Wash.App. at 194 , 575 P.2d 258 .

12002–2002

Where else courts name it

IL 11 (1990–2024) CA 9 (2012–2021) WA 8 (2002–2026) MI 8 (1995–2023) NY 8 (2016–2024) MD 5 (1992–2012) CT 3 (2004–2024) MA 3 (2003–2011) DE 2 (2000–2025) NJ 2 (1995–2010)

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