Abacus seeks to amend defamation suit against Coventry, says damages may top $100 million
ABX•Abacus seeks to expand defamation case against Coventry First
Abacus sought court permission to file a second amended complaint in its defamation suit against Coventry First and Executive Chairman Alan Buerger.
The proposed filing adds a defamation per se claim with punitive damages; potential liability is cited as exceeding $100 million.
A federal judge in Florida denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss key claims on June 25, 2026, and the case moved into discovery.
The motion cites nearly 20 alleged false statements over three years and includes alleged misuse of discovery materials in an Aug. 4, 2026 release.
