OneTaste v. Netflix: Court of Appeal SLAPPs risqué wellness company’s defamation suit over critical documentary

Jason HorstAnti-SLAPP, Appeals, Business Litigation

When a business believes a documentary has crossed the line from criticism to defamation, the natural instinct is to “fight back” with a lawsuit. OneTaste Incorporated v. Netflix, Inc. is a sharp reminder that in California, anti-SLAPP and the actual malice standard make that a very steep climb—especially against a global streaming platform. In this published decision, the Second District …