With all of the financial challenges facing small newsrooms these days, media liability insurance may seem like an unnecessary expense. But anyone producing journalism today runs the risk of being sued for defamation, which can derail a newsroom even if the lawsuit fails. This is particularly true in states without legislation meant to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation, also known as SLAPPs.
In a new case study, the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) spoke with member newsrooms to explore what happens when a newsroom faces a defamation lawsuit, with or without media liability insurance.
