CASE STATUS
Stephen Barrett et al vs. Hulda Clark et al
Alameda County Superior Court - Oakland
Case No: 833
021 - 5
| Date | Event | Outcome | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/01 | Court Orders Service Quashed | Successful challenge by Dr. Hulda Clark, Tim Bolen, Jan Bolen, Jurimed and Dr. Clark Research Association to invalid and defective service of Complaint by Plaintiffs. | Court finds that service of process was "not validly effectuated" by the Plaintiffs. |
| 05/29/01 | Demurrer to Complaint filed | Hearing Set for July 6, 2001 | New Century Press (Company that publishes Dr. Clark books) filed a demurrer against the claims of all the the Plaintiffs (Stephen Barrett, M.D., Terry Polevoy, M.D. and Christopher Grell) seeking dismiss of the case for failure to allege any facts against New Century Press that would establish liability. Court orders case to proceed. NCP expected to file Answer denying all charges. |
| 6/8/01 | Case Management Conference | Continued to September 7, 2001 | Plaintiffs failed to serve all defendants. SLAPP Motion by Ilena Rosenthal pending. Demurrer by New Century Press pending. |
| 07/06/01 | Hearing on Demurrer to Complaint | Court orders case to go forward. New Century Press expected to file Answer within days denying all charges | |
| 07/13/01 | Dr. Clark Research Association files Motion to Quash | Hearing August 10, 2001 | Barrett Plaintiffs fail to properly serve Dr. Clark research Association |
| 07/23/01 | NEW CENTURY PRESS files lawsuit against Quackbusters | Lawsuit charges Quackbusters with Racketeering and conspiracy. | |
| 07/23/01 | NEW CENTURY PRESS files answer to Complaint of Barrett and fellow Quackbusters denying allegations. | Answer denies allegations of Complaint as unfounded and violating protected Free Speech. | |