Related Issues: Free Speech
Bauer v. Wikimedia et al
On May 1, 2008, EFF and the law firm of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the operator of the popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia, arguing that federal law immunizes it against suits over statements made by its users.
Documents
- July 21, 2008 Order dismissing complaint[PDF, 135.23 KB]
- May 19, 2008 Wikimedia's Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss[PDF, 596.64 KB]
- May 13, 2008 Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition to Wikimedia's Motion to Dismiss[PDF, 854.43 KB]
- May 1, 2008
Motion to Dismiss[PDF, 925.71 KB]
- Godwin Declaration[PDF, 189.86 KB]
- January 31, 2008 Complaint[PDF, 8.65 MB]
Press Releases
Deeplinks Posts
- August 13, 2008 Wikipedia Wins Dismissal of Baseless Defamation Claims
