Charles Huggins, Respondent v. Melba Moore, Defendant, and the Daily News, L.P., Appellants

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the three Daily News articles about Melba Moore's alleged economic spousal abuse were arguably a matter of legitimate public concern, requiring plaintiff Charles Huggins to prove that the defendants were grossly irresponsible in publishing any false statements. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appellate Division’s order and remanded the case for further proceedings.