Mardas v. New York Times Co.
England and Wales High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division
[2008] EWHC 3135 (QB), [2009] E.M.L.R. 8 (2009)

- Written by Sarah Holley, JD
Facts
John Alexis Mardas (plaintiff) was a resident of Greece and former resident of Great Britain with two sons still residing there. Mardas brought suit against the New York Times Co. (Times) (defendant) for the tort of libel after the Times published an article, which Mardas alleged had claimed he was a conman and trickster who had spread false rumors that resulted in the split of the Beatles. The article was published both in print and online, with wide circulation throughout the United States and limited circulation throughout Great Britain. The Times filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on grounds that Mardas had no reputation in Great Britain and had not brought suit in the United States where there was wider circulation. The lower court agreed, finding the case to be one of forum shopping, and dismissed the complaint. Mardas appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Eady, J.)
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