1. What are the required elements to establish a claim of defamation? Which party has to plead and prove these elements?
2. Which element of the claim is undercut by the truth?
3. How did the courts interpretation of the truth affect its decision in this case?
4. Suppose that Laurion had posted online, When I mentioned Dr. McKee’s name to a
friend who is a nurse, she said, ˜Dr. McKee is a real tool! Would this statement have been defamatory? Explain.