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Abacus seeks to amend defamation suit against Coventry, says damages may top $100 million

PUBT·08/19/2026 12:09:19
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Abacus seeks to amend defamation suit against Coventry, says damages may top $100 million
  • Abacus sought court permission to file a second amended complaint in its defamation suit against Coventry First, Executive Chairman Alan Buerger.
  • Proposed filing adds a defamation per se claim with punitive damages; potential liability cited as exceeding $100 million.
  • Federal judge in Florida denied defendants’ motion to dismiss key claims on June 25, 2026; case moved into discovery.
  • Motion cites nearly 20 alleged false statements over three years; includes alleged misuse of discovery materials in an Aug. 4, 2026 release.


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