Meat Market Owner in Los Angeles Sues Dr. Oz Over Defamatory Video Allegations
A meat market owner in Los Angeles is taking legal action against Dr. Oz, alleging that he falsely linked her shop to healthcare fraud and the mafia in a viral video. Anna Ivanyan, the owner of Tigranakert Meat Market in Van Nuys, claims that Dr. Oz tarnished her reputation by featuring her business in a video discussing alleged fraud in the Armenian community. The lawsuit states that Dr. Oz filmed outside her business, implying that it was involved in criminal activities, which Ivanyan asserts is untrue.
In the video posted by Dr. Oz in late January on social media, he suggested that billions of dollars in healthcare fraud, including hospice schemes, were connected to what he referred to as the "Russian Armenian Mafia." Ivanyan argues that the video, which reached millions of viewers, falsely portrayed her business as part of a criminal operation. Local news outlets in Los Angeles reportedly amplified Dr. Oz's defamatory statements, further damaging Ivanyan's reputation and business.
The lawsuit claims that the defamatory statements made by Dr. Oz in the video had a significant impact on Ivanyan's business and reputation. She alleges that the false association with healthcare fraud and the mafia caused harm to her business and community standing. Seeking damages for the harm caused, Ivanyan is taking legal action against Dr. Oz for the negative impact the video had on her business and reputation.
Efforts to reach out to representatives for Dr. Oz regarding the lawsuit have not yielded any response at this time. The legal battle between the meat market owner and Dr. Oz continues as Ivanyan seeks to address the damage caused by the false allegations made in the viral video.