Rabbi loses bid to dismiss Fontainebleau Miami Beach defamation lawsuit

by Francisco Alvarado

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach lost his bid to toss out a defamation lawsuit accusing him of smearing Billionaire Jeff Soffer’s Fontainebleau Miami Beach. On Sept. 16, U.S. District Judge Michael Moore denied Boteach’s motion to dismiss the complaint, filed by the affiliate of Soffer’s Aventura-based Fontainebleau Development that owns the iconic waterfront resort at 4441 Collins Avenue. The hotel’s ownership entity is seeking punitive damages against Boteach, whose real name is Jacob Shmuel Botach. In its December 2024 federal complaint, Fontainebleau Miami Beach alleges Boteach spent weeks falsely accusing the 1,504-key hotel’s owner and staff on his social media accounts of […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Categories

Recent Posts

Loan officers are going to Washington
Loan officers are going to Washington
When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing
When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing
The Ground Lease Dilemma—Affordability Engine or Ticking Time Bomb?
The Ground Lease Dilemma—Affordability Engine or Ticking Time Bomb?
She Taught Private Swim Lessons at Home for 7 Years. Then the City Shut Her Down After a Neighbor’s Complaint.
She Taught Private Swim Lessons at Home for 7 Years. Then the City Shut Her Down After a Neighbor’s Complaint.
Naples Comprehensive Health Enhances Storm Preparedness
Naples Comprehensive Health Enhances Storm Preparedness
Here’s Where It Takes the Longest To Save for a Down Payment—and Where It’s Quickest
Here’s Where It Takes the Longest To Save for a Down Payment—and Where It’s Quickest
FOSTERING SUCCESS ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
FOSTERING SUCCESS ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Patrick Dempsey Lifts the Lid on His Childhood in Tiny Maine Town—and His Job at Local Recycling Center
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Patrick Dempsey Lifts the Lid on His Childhood in Tiny Maine Town—and His Job at Local Recycling Center
Maria Shriver Reveals How Childhood Lessons From Her Late Father Help Her Navigate Tricky Relationship With RFK Jr.
Maria Shriver Reveals How Childhood Lessons From Her Late Father Help Her Navigate Tricky Relationship With RFK Jr.
Southwest Airlines forecasts quarterly earnings below estimates on higher fuel
Southwest Airlines forecasts quarterly earnings below estimates on higher fuel

Share on Social Media

GET MORE INFORMATION

Stevan Stanisic

Stevan Stanisic

+1(239) 777-9517

Real Estate Advisor | License ID: SL3518131

Real Estate Advisor License ID: SL3518131

Name

Name

Phone*

Phone

Message

By checking this box, I agree by electronic signature to the Electronic Disclosure Consent Agreement; to receive recurring marketing communication from Stevan Stanisic, including auto-dialed calls, texts, and artificial/prerecorded voice messages (message frequency varies; data rates may apply; reply "STOP" to opt-out of texts or "HELP" for assistance); and to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of this website. Consent not required to make a purchase. I understand that I can call to obtain direct assistance.