American Int'l Hosp. v. Chicago Tribune

Plaintiff appeals from the circuit court's dismissal on remand of an amended complaint sounding in libel, raising as issues whether: (1) the defense of truth is applicable; (2) the alleged defamations are actionable in light of the innocent construction rule; and (3) the amended complaint alleges a cause of action for libel per quod. On September 19, 1980, the following article written by defendant William Gaines was published by defendant Chicago Tribune Company (Tribune):