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Hadley v. Subscriber Doe

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Case Summary: In 2011, a Freeport Journal Standard reader “Fuboy” commented on an online publication of the Standard’s article about local county board candidate Bill Hadley. Fuboy compared Hadley to “Sandusky” and noted that Hadley’s residence was adjacent to an elementary school. Hadley brought a defamation suit and sought information about Fuboy, based on his IP address. Fuboy objected to the release of this information. The Supreme Court of Illinois remanded the case after it applied the elements of defamation to Fuboy’s statements and held that Hadley’s complaint has successfully established a cause for defamation.

Case Significance: The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.