California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Lifevantage Corp. v. Macfarland, A141057 (Cal. App. 2015):
(1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 1344, 1355 [references to research and case studies suggested factual basis for statements].) In these circumstances, it is difficult to accept his argument that his statements are nonactionable opinion because "[t]hey are not phrased as mere impressions." (Hawran v. Hixson, supra, 209 Cal.App.4th at p. 291.)
C. The Words "Scam" and "Fraud" May Be Construed as Statements of Fact.
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