It is likely that Ramos will meet the two elements of public controversy, as the controversy

was already a matter of public attention and those who were not direct participants were im-

pacted. This case did meet the standard of being a matter of public attention prior to the defama-

tory statements. Our case is similar to that of Thomas Cooley Law School v Kurzon Strauss LLP,

as in that case the reputation of law school was a matter of public debate within several publica-

tions and public criticisms prior to the controversy. Ramos’ friend, Senator Kay Doshi was in-

volved in prior controversy surrounding her reputation for throwing wild parties, with many

questioning her fitness to be a politician. Aware of this controversy surrounding Senator Doshi,

Ramos decided to throw her a party wherein he would serve his smoothies, in order to increase

positive press for Doshi. Ramos voluntarily inserted himself into a previous public debate, in his

attempt to improve Doshi’s reputation. These facts are significant, as they demonstrate that

Ramos was already involved in a public controversy prior to the defamatory statements were

made about him. Consequently, it is likely that Ramos will be meet the element that the issue

was already a matter of public attention.