Matt Evans Files $27 Million Lawsuit Against AV Scanner News
- Richard Sykes
- Aug 22
- 1 min read
LOS ANGELES, CA — August 7, 2025
Matt Evans, a respected Los Angeles resident, has filed a landmark defamation lawsuit against
AV Scanner News, a social media outlet, for publishing false and malicious claims intended to damage his reputation. Evans is seeking more than $27 million in damages, asserting that the outlet’s reckless conduct has caused significant emotional and professional harm.
A Fight to Restore Reputation
Evans contends that AV Scanner News acted with malice and reckless disregard for the truth, knowingly publishing false information. The lawsuit seeks to hold the outlet accountable for its actions and to send a clear message against irresponsible journalism.
In the complaint, Evans demands:
$7 million in compensatory damages for reputational harm, emotional suffering, and lost opportunities
$20 million in punitive damages to penalize AV Scanner News for its malicious conduct
Coverage of legal fees, interest, and associated costs
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