Judge Allows Defamation Lawsuit Against Janel Grant’s Attorney To Move Forward

TLDR

A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Dr. Carlon Colker against Ann Callis, one of the attorneys representing former WWE employee Janel Grant. The lawsuit centers on statements Callis made in October 2024 during a press call and press release, in which she accused Colker of violating medical and ethical standards during Grant's treatment at his Peak Wellness clinic. Judge Sarah Russell ruled that Colker is not a public figure in this context and that Callis's media comments fall outside litigation privilege protection, allowing the case to proceed to the discovery phase.