Appeal Ruling: Appeals court upheld dismissal for Las Margaritas

On May 17, 2023, the First Chamber of the Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals confirmed the lower court's ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed by Avícola Las Margaritas, S.A. against Lisa, S.A. The plaintiff alleged that Lisa had orchestrated a campaign of defamation and initiated abusive litigation that harmed its reputation and finances. The trial court had already rejected the claim due to lack of proof of actual damages. On appeal, Las Margaritas argued that the lower court ignored key evidence connecting Lisa to the acts in question.

The appellate court upheld the ruling, emphasizing that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate specific, quantifiable harm as required by law. While acknowledging the alleged links between Lisa and various individuals or groups involved in adverse actions, the court concluded that no concrete evidence showed Lisa caused direct damage. The court also noted that proving a connection to negative conduct was insufficient without demonstrating resulting losses. The appeal was denied, and Las Margaritas was ordered to pay legal costs.