Controversial Ex-Judge Loses Libel Suit Brought By Former Assistant

In the latest blow to a controversial ex-judge who has been permanently banned from the Las Vegas bench in part because of her treatment of her staff, a former legal assistant to Elizabeth Halverson has won a libel suit that Halverson apparently made little effort to defend.

District Judge David Wall last week granted a summary judgment motion by plaintiff Ileen Spoor and dismissed Halverson's counterclaim, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Damages will be determined at a later date.

The Nevada newspaper's attempts to contact Halverson for comment were unsuccessful.

Earlier coverage:

ABAJournal.com: "Discipline Body Removes Judge Halverson, Citing ‘Bizarre’ Staff Treatment"

ABAJournal.com: "Halverson’s Husband Gets 3 to 10, Claims Frying Pan Used in Self-Defense"