Maine Lobster Defamation Case Hits Turbulence at First Circuit

A defamation lawsuit brought by Maine lobster trade groups against the Monterey Bay Aquarium ran into serious skepticism at the First Circuit on Monday, with appellate judges questioning whether a libel claim can stand when it targets an entire industry rather than specific individuals — a ruling that could have broad implications for seafood sustainability ratings and press freedom alike, according to Courthouse News.
The case dates to 2022, when Seafood Watch gave American lobster a "red" environmental rating, citing the risk that lobster fishing gear poses to endangered...
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