Patrick Reed's $750 million defamation lawsuit against the Golf Channel and others was thrown out by a federal judge in Florida.
Reed has until the 16th of December to amend his complaint. The defendants have less than a week to reply.
Reed failed to give Defendants notice of the grounds upon which each claim rests because he alleges 120 factual allegations, according to the ruling Friday.
Attempts were made to allege various defamation and civil conspiracy violations against each of the defendants. Reed's complaint was dismissed by the court without prejudice. Reed is told to only include the factual allegations that are relevant to the causes of action.
The original complaint alleged that the Golf Channel and the PGA Tour colluded to defaming Reed since he was 23 years old.
Larry Klayman, Reed's attorney, said that Reed was pleased that the court sustained diversity jurisdiction and set a deadline for the defendants to respond to the amended complaint. The form of our pleading is easy to address and not the substance of the allegations. This case is intended to end the defamation of Mr. Reed and other LIV players.
Reed accused the defendants of conspiring to destroy his reputation, create hate, and a hostile work environment for him, with the intention to tarnish his name and accomplishments as a young, elite, world-class golfer.
Reed left the PGA Tour to play on the new LIV golf circuit. There were no conflicting event releases for the members who competed in the tournaments. Reed was on the team that won the team championship. Reed made more than 12 million dollars in seven events.
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