COLORADO SPRINGS—An El Paso County district judge has awarded a children’s advocate nearly $1.5 million in a defamation suit.
Marlene Bizub’s lawsuit alleged that Colorado Springs psychologist Elizabeth Paterson spread falsehoods about her in letters to judges, lawyers, schools and Bizub’s employers.
Paterson’s attorney says she may appeal. The attorney says Paterson would not comment.
Bizub has worked as an advocate in the court system for children whose parents are divorcing. Her lawsuit alleged Paterson’s statements about her made it tough for her to find work.
Bizub’s lawsuit said Paterson had falsely claimed that Bizub failed to report child abuse, had been removed from cases and had lied about her qualifications.
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Information from: The Gazette,
