Vital Vegas v. Sahara

Scott Roeben, the owner of the wildly successful and popular Vital Vegas blog, wrote an article about Sahara Las Vegas possibly facing financial difficulties. 

Roeben disclosed that the rumors were unverified, but were consistent with other public information.

The Sahara Las Vegas then sued Roeben for defamation.

Randazza Legal Group filed a special motion to dismiss under Nevada’s Anti-SLAPP statute and proved that his article was fully First Amendment protected.

The court granted Roeben’s motion and awarded him almost $100,000 in costs and fees.

The Sahara appealed but was unsuccessful.

This was a resounding victory for First Amendment rights and freedom of the press in Nevada.