Panel Affirms Dismissal Of Amber Heard’s Counterclaims In Defamation Coverage Suit

Mealey's ( December 3, 2024, 4:19 PM EST) -- PASADENA, Calif. — The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal affirmed a lower federal court’s dismissal of Amber Heard’s breach of contract and bad faith counterclaims in the insurer’s declaratory judgment lawsuit alleging that it has no duty to defend or indemnify her for a defamation judgment awarded to Johnny Depp....