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**Defamation Lawsuit Summary**
* The creator was subject to a malicious campaign (60+ Instagram posts) falsely claiming they promoted eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and spread misinformation.
* Two parties were involved: an individual and a media company.
* The creator filed a defamation lawsuit two years prior, which they couldn't discuss publicly until its resolution.
* **Outcomes:**
+ Media Company: Settled with a substantial sum.
+ Individual: Initially offered a low settlement, but after numerous delays, offered a higher settlement, which was accepted to avoid potentially bankrupting them.
* The creator felt justice was served, receiving substantial settlements, apologies, and avoiding the guilt of potentially severe financial consequences for the individual.
* **Key Takeaway:** Posting defamatory content comes with a high price tag; the creator will now be more vocal to avoid feeling alone in similar situations.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
1. **Lawsuit Background**: A defamation lawsuit was filed by the speaker two years prior to the video.
2. **Initial Incident**: Over 60 Instagram posts disparaged the speaker, claiming they fueled eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and spread misinformation.
3. **Alleged Lack of Qualifications**: The posts claimed the speaker had no knowledge or qualifications for their content.
4. **Apology and Retraction**: The individual responsible apologized, then republished disparaging content, and apologized again.
5. **Public Apologies to Others**: The individual had also publicly apologized to others for separate matters.
6. **Collaboration Suggestion**: Despite the situation, the individual suggested a collaboration with the speaker.
7. **First Settlement Attempt**: The speaker initially accepted an apology and settled for $0, without damages.
8. **Breach of Agreement**: The individual breached the agreement by repeating similar mistakes, prompting the lawsuit.
9. **Second Defendant**: A media company was also sued for making and doubling down on similar claims.
10. **Lawsuit Process**: The lawsuit process was costly, time-consuming, and mentally draining.
11. **Evidence Collection**: The speaker collected extensive evidence, including certifications (Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness in Australia, NASM Certified Personal Trainer).
12. **Expert Witnesses**: Expert witnesses were engaged to provide unbiased opinions on the speaker's content.
13. **Settlement Offer from Media Company**: A settlement offer from the media company was accepted, with a substantial sum, discontinuing proceedings against them.
14. **Individual's Settlement Offer**: The individual offered a settlement after numerous delays, which was higher due to the prolonged legal battle.
15. **Decision to Accept Settlement**: The speaker accepted the individual's settlement offer after careful consideration.
16. **Settlement Terms**: The individual will pay the speaker a settlement amount over a long period (literally every month).
17. **Outcome**: The speaker received apologies, substantial settlement amounts from both parties, and avoided the potential guilt of bankrupting the individual.