Danny Elfman loses attempt to dismiss defamation lawsuit from composer Nomi Abadi

Danny Elfman has lost his attempt to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by composer Nomi Abadi. A judge ruled that Abadi's case can proceed, rejecting Elfman's claims of protected speech regarding statements he made to Rolling Stone in 2023. The lawsuit stems from Elfman's comments about a secret sexual harassment settlement with Abadi. She alleges that Elfman made false statements about her, which were repeated by multiple publications, harming her reputation and career. Elfman's defense argued that the statute of limitations had expired and that his statements were opinions. The judge found that the statements could be seen as false assertions of fact and that the lawsuit was filed within the appropriate timeframe.