"In the complaint filed Jan. 10, Hogan alleges Moore and Ristow defamed her by falsely stating she threatened to kill someone at a council meeting."
"Hogan, who is representing herself, is seeking more than $35,000 plus punitive damages against the defendants for causing emotional distress."
The Los Gatos Town Council has decided to support Vice Mayor Rob Moore and Councilmember Maria Ristow amidst a defamation lawsuit filed by resident Lynley Kerr Hogan. The complaint alleges that the council members made false statements regarding Hogan allegedly threatening to kill someone. Hogan seeks over $35,000 in damages, claiming emotional distress resulting from these statements. The Town Council will cover legal fees until they surpass $50,000, emphasizing that potential damages from the case will not be compensated if the council members are found liable.
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