Court Reverses $11 Million Verdict for Plano Spine Surgeon Highlighted in Investigative Reports
Dallas, TX — In a surprising legal reversal, a federal appeals court has nullified an $11 million jury award previously granted to Dr. Randall Kirby, a spine surgeon from Plano, who claimed he was defamed in a series of investigative reports by another physician. Kirby, prominently featured in media coverage for his professional conduct and surgical practices, vocally criticized Dr. Michael Rimlawi, accusing him of multiple professional misconducts. The jury in Dallas had initially sided with Kirby, determining that Rimlawi’s statements against him were defamatory and awarded substantial damages for the harm caused to his … Read more