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Dianne Jacob: 'I won't be sued into silence'.

Publication: San Diego Business Journal
Publication Date: 28-APR-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Dianne Jacob: 'I won't be sued into silence'.(Column)

Article Excerpt
I was sued by the owner of the Los Angeles Times for speaking my mind about the business practices of one of his companies, ironic because people involved in journalism are usually fierce defenders of free speech.

Sam Zell's Manufactured Home Communities (MHC)--now operating under the name Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc.--owns and operates more than 300 mobile home parks in 28 states, including four parks in the district I represent.

At first, it was difficult to take Zell or his lawsuit seriously.

There's something amusing about being sued for defamation by an individual who calls himself the "grave dancer."

Indeed, a federal district court judge determined that the suit had no merit and bounced it out of court.

Not...

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