Murawski v Pataki, et al., 514 F.Supp.2d 577 (SDNY 2007)
Sep 26, 2007OUTCOME: Motion to Dismiss granted
Independent party candidate, who sought access to gubernatorial ballot, brought pro se action against state Board of Elections and various state officials, city board of elections and various city offi ... cials, and various private defendants, seeking a declaration that state Election Law was largely unconstitutional. Defendants moved to dismiss and private defendant petitioned for sanctions. Court found private, for profit internet company could not be held liable under § 1983, and operator of political website did not defame candidate.
