Clark v. Viacom, International, Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:12-cv-00675

Court:

Tennessee Middle

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

William J. Haynes, Jr

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  1. May 23, 2014

    MTV Beats 'American Idol' Alumnus' $40M Libel Suit

    Former "American Idol" contestant Corey Clark's $42 million libel suit against MTV Networks Enterprises Inc. and parent company Viacom International Inc., which was later joined by another former contest, has been dismissed, with a Tennessee federal judge ruling earlier this month that MTV articles about the contestants' dismissals from the show had clear factual support.

  2. July 06, 2012

    Ex-'American Idol' Contestant Targets MTV With $40M Suit

    Former "American Idol" contestant Corey Clark on Thursday launched a $40 million libel suit against MTV Networks Enterprises Inc. and parent company Viacom International Inc. claiming an MTV reporter had repeatedly defamed him and hurt his career.