MJNA Moves Forward with Prosecuting Libel Claims Made Against the Company and Its Brands, Case Now in Discovery Phase
SAN DIEGO, CA – July 28, 2015 — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC Pink: MJNA) announced in October that it filed a $100 million lawsuit against multiple companies that published false allegations about Medical Marijuana, Inc. its portfolio companies and CBD hemp oil brands. Today, Medical Marijuana, Inc. is pleased to inform its shareholders and the public that a California Superior Court has struck down Project CBD’s Anti-SLAPP motion and motion to reconsider in the false claims lawsuit.
“The Trial Court has now twice ruled that the case can proceed against Project CBD, Martin Lee and Aaron Cantu on the causes of action for Libel and False Light,” says Dr. Stuart Titus, the CEO of Medical Marijuana, Inc. “While it’s unfortunate that it came to this, Medical Marijuana, Inc. intends to use all available resources to aggressively prosecute this case and proceed to trial.”
In filing the Anti-SLAPP motion, Project CBD had attempted to have Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s $100 million lawsuit dismissed on the grounds that it violated Project CBD’s right to free speech.
Public court documents show that Project CBD had argued in their defense that Medical Marijuana, Inc. was the equivalent of a public figure and the Company was using the $100 million lawsuit to censor public discourse.
In his recent ruling, the California Superior Court judge disagreed with Project CBD’s argument and denied the Anti-SLAPP motion. In the ruling, the judge also found that Medical Marijuana, Inc. has grounds to proceed with their lawsuit against Project CBD on the grounds of Libel and False Light.
“Unfortunately, integrity can take a great deal of time to prove,” Titus says. “However, Medical Marijuana, Inc. is determined to see this fight through to the end and vindicate ourselves to the world.”
For details on Medical Marijuana, Inc.’s portfolio and investment companies, visit www.medicalmarijuanainc.com.
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Our mission is to be the premier hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For more information, please visit the company’s website at: www.MedicalMarijuanaInc.com.
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Medical Marijuana, Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). The Company does grow, sell and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with the federally legal distribution of hemp-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is a natural constituent of hemp oil.
