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WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialOct 11, 2024 10:10pm

Wave FC #FireJillEllis www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

@DianaMoskovitz

Brittany Alvarado, through her attorney, has filed her response to Jill Ellis's defamation lawsuit.

We've got a few quick highlights below, and you can read the full filing here:

www.documentcloud.org/documents/25200908-brittany-alavrado-motion-to-strike

In response, Ellis filed a Complaint for: (1) Defamation and (2) Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations. But the allegations in the Complaint arise directly from Alvardo's exercise of constitutionally protected free speech rights in connection with a matter of public interest. This is precisely the abuse of process that the California legislature intended to curb through the anti-SLAPP statute. Newly enacted California Civil Code Section 47.1 further is also meant to curb litigation such as Ellis's suit, recognizing that intimidation and threats for speaking out about workplace conduct are far too common of tactics.

As a result, Ellis has the burden to show - with admissible evidence and without the aid of discovery - that her claims are merited. She cannot do so as a matter of law because, among other reasons: (1) Ellis cannot carry her burden as a public figure to show Alvardo made the statements with actual malice; (2) Alvarado's Social Media Post is privileged under Civil Code Sections 47(b) and 47.1;
(3) Ellis cannot carry her burden to show falsity; and, (4) the intentional interference with contractual relations claim is based on the same privileged communication and is superfluous given Ellis remains employed by San Diego Wave.

Alvarado respectfully submits this Motion to prevent Ellis from punishing her from engaging in constitutionally protected activity and prevent Ellis from succeeding in chilling the free speech rights of those she deems unworthy of speaking about her.

The Court should not countenance Ellis's attempt to use her lawsuit as an instrument to chill Alvarado's constitutional right to free speech on a matter of public concern. Based on the foregoing,

Alvardo respectfully requests that the Court grant her special motion to strike the entirety of Ellis's Complaint pursuant to the Anti-SLAPP Statute and award reasonable attorneys' fees expended in
connection with this Motion.

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialOct 9, 2024 7:51pm

Well, only your posts that mention the NWSL, the teams (city + name), their hashes, or the USWNT will be in the feed. (Assuming you meant generic political and not #FireJillEllis type political.)

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialSep 6, 2024 3:19pm

Sure. Thats why they’re all leaving/retiring, etc. #FireJillEllis

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialSep 5, 2024 4:46pm

There’s 1! #FireJillEllis As expected, the continued implosion of a once amazing team. Why would they stay? It’s one thing to muddle through losses, it’s another to hang in with this FO, with the firing of Stoney, the hiring of Donovan. Disaster. Wave FC.

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialSep 2, 2024 1:16am

#FireJillEllis#DontHireLandonDonovan Wave FC

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialAug 23, 2024 6:36am

Wave fc Stoney :( #FireJillEllis

@CaseyStoney

Yesterday should of been the kids first day back at school but that was not possible, so instead we celebrated loyal friends & special birthdays.
Feeling thankful today for family that have supported us, given us a roof over head as we didn't have one & time spent with loved ones

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialAug 17, 2024 8:51pm

An overall winning coach who they’d just re-signed. Things were bad. I was unhappy. But firing her was a shitty and ultimately costly move. #FireJillEllis

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialAug 15, 2024 10:58pm

#FireJillEllis

WRwarriorrabbit.bsky.socialJul 3, 2024 7:44pm

Soon they will block me.

@warriorrabbit

Have to tell you, very few believe you.

You are facing a PR disaster of your own making, because you have Jill Ellis at the helm, treat people cavalierly, hired Cami, and fired Casey.

This statement won't save you, nor the @NWSL.

#YatesReport #FireJillEllis

@warriorrabbit

Desperate club tries to refute allegations and unleash a legalese threat barrage, but is hamstrung by longstanding allegations by former USWNT and other players against the club president, and behaviors cited in the @NWSL's independent investigation. #YatesReport.