Louis F. Rosanova v. Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit · Decided 1978-09-25

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JAMES C. HILL, Circuit Judge: This diversity case involves a charge of libel against Playboy Enterprises, Inc. on the basis of an article in Playboy Magazine which referred to Mr. Rosanova as a “mobster.” The district court opinion 1 outlines the development of the applicable law in the area of defamation and First Amen…

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