Overview of the Lawsuit Discover the key details of the ongoing legal dispute in Miami-Dade County involving Plaintiff Avi Dubitzky and Defendant Malka Kadosh. This high-profile lawsuit centers on serious allegations of Defamation per se, Gross Negligence, Professional Malpractice, and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.
Defamatory Claims
At the heart of this case is Defendant Malka Kadosh, an experienced handwriting analyst, accused of negligently publishing an unverified report. In her findings, she explicitly claimed a “high severity of forgery” regarding a critical medical document submitted by Plaintiff, falsely suggesting criminal conduct. Despite the document’s signature being officially verified by the Israeli consulate, Kadosh refused to retract her findings or conduct further investigation. Her statements, widely circulated among the international legal community, allegedly caused significant reputational damage and emotional distress to the Plaintiff.
Legal Significance
Under Florida law, accusations of forgery constitute defamation per se due to the inherently damaging nature of such claims. Plaintiff contends that Defendant acted with actual malice, deliberately neglecting readily accessible verification methods, thus recklessly disregarding the truth and severely harming Plaintiff’s professional reputation.
Damages Sought
Avi Dubitzky seeks substantial compensation for the profound personal and professional harm suffered, including $1,500,000 in compensatory damages, $1,000,000 in presumed damages, and an additional $3,000,000 in punitive damages to hold the Defendant accountable for her alleged malicious actions.\
What's Next
The lawsuit is currently pending trial by jury, as demanded by Plaintiff Dubitzky. Stay informed as this significant legal battle progresses, potentially setting important precedents in cases involving professional accountability, defamation, and the international legal community.
