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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Justin Rohrlich

Why a health insurance exec is suing John Oliver

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  • Dr Brian Morley, a health insurance executive, is suing comedian John Oliver for defamation.
  • The lawsuit stems from an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, in which Oliver criticised Morley over comments regarding the frequency of in-home care for disabled Medicaid recipients.
  • Oliver claimed that Morley said it was all right for patients to sit in their own waste, but Morley claims that Oliver misrepresented his comments and he actually said the opposite.
  • The lawsuit contends that Oliver's portrayal damaged Morley's reputation and well-being.
  • Morley, the former medical director of AmeriHealth Caritas, is seeking a retraction, removal of the episode, and damages.
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