John Oliver Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Medicaid Episode

The People Versus John Oliver: The Murky Ethics Of Modern Comedy

Late-Night TV may never be the same. HBO’s John Oliver, host of “Last Week Tonight,” is facing a new defamation lawsuit from health care executive Dr. Brian Morley who claims the comedian slurred him “for ratings and profits.”  In an April 2024 telecast, Oliver played an alleged audio clip of Morley at an administrative hearing ...

John Oliver sued by health care boss he rebuked on air over Medicaid and feces

A former health insurance boss has filed a defamation lawsuit against the "Last Week Tonight" host, who named him in a profane rant about reduced Medicaid care.

John Oliver sued by health care boss

LOS ANGELES — A former health insurance boss has taken legal action against “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, filing a defamation lawsuit against the Emmy winner.

John Oliver sued by health-care exec for ‘out of context’ toilet hygiene segment - National

The doctor's lawyers claim Oliver made 'false accusations' that 'were designed to spark outrage.'

John Oliver sued by doctor over allegedly manipulated toilet tirade · American Wire News

Late-night show host John Oliver was slapped with a defamation lawsuit for an episode that aired last April. The “Last Week Tonight” host is being accused of manipulating the words of Dr. Brian Morley for “ratings and profits,” according to the New York Post. “F**k that doctor with a rusty canoe! I hope he gets tetanus of the balls,” Oliver ranted in an episode titled “Medicare.” Oliver played audio of Morley from 2017, that his lawyers allege w…

John Oliver sued by health care boss he rebuked on air over ‘bowel movement’ comments

A former health insurance boss has taken legal action against “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, filing a defamation lawsuit against the Emmy winner.