Dominion filed the lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court in March 2021 alleging that Defendants Fox News and Fox Corporation published false and defamatory statements about Dominion when they broadcast conspiracy theories about election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Dominion alleged that Fox broadcast the claims because the lies generated higher ratings for the network.
In a March 31, 2023 ruling, the Court granted in part Dominion’s motion for summary judgment, finding that certain statements made by Fox regarding Dominion were false and defamatory per se, and limiting the issues at trial to publication, actual malice, and damages. The summary judgment ruling can be found here.
Dominion’s attorney Justin Nelson said in a statement “The truth matters. Lies have consequences . . . Today’s settlement of $787,500,000 represents vindication and accountability.”
DRC assisted the trial team with jury selection, demonstrative aids, and trial strategy consulting.