ROCK ISLAND, Illinois — A local judge says a defamation lawsuit against Doug House and the Rock Island County Democrats can move forward. Judge Jeff O'Connor this week denied a motion by House to dismiss the lawsuit.
Attorney Jack Schwartz is suing House, the chairman of the local Democratic Party, over statements he made on camera to WQAD News 8 last year. The comments were made after House got Schwartz successfully kicked off the ballot to run for States Attorney.
The suit is asking for damages in excess of $50,000.
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