Jackson Walker attorneys Charles L. Babcock, Nancy W. Hamilton, and Joel R. Glover represented Dr. Phil McGraw, Peteski Productions, Inc., and CBS Media Ventures in a case brought by a former guest who alleged the staff of Dr. Phil recommended and arranged for her treatment at Turn-About Ranch, where she claims she was sexually assaulted.

On August 19, 2022, the Los Angeles Superior Court granted Jackson Walker’s anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss and is set to rule on the request for attorney’s fees and costs.

The case is Hannah Archuleta v. Dr. Phillip McGraw, An Individual, et al., No. 21STCV39489.

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Founded in 1887, Jackson Walker continues to advance the world of business by helping companies of all sizes navigate today’s increasingly complex, interconnected legal landscape. With about one-third of the firm’s more than 450 attorneys practicing litigation, JW has one of the largest trial practices in the Southwest and has been recognized as a National Tier 1-ranked “Best Law Firm” in the area of First Amendment litigation for nine consecutive years. To explore the Firm’s experience defending media clients against libel, obscenity, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress cases, visit our Media practice page.