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Kim Kardashian inmate misidentification lawsuit
Overview
The dispute began when Kim Kardashian posted a photo of a man named Ivan Cantu while advocating for a different inmate with the same name. Cantu sued Kardashian for invasion of privacy and related claims. A federal judge dismissed Cantu’s case with prejudice and ordered him to pay Kardashian roughly $167,000 in legal fees. Kardashian subsequently forgave the debt, agreeing not to collect it.
Later, the Los Angeles Superior Court affirmed the dismissal, awarding Kardashian $167,475 in attorney fees and $1,062 in costs under an anti‑SLAPP motion. Cantu’s appeal of the dismissal was abandoned without explanation, effectively ending the litigation.
The case, which originated in February 2025, concluded with the plaintiff’s claims dismissed and the defendant’s legal costs covered, highlighting the use of anti‑SLAPP statutes to protect public figures from meritless lawsuits.
Entities
Kim Kardashian · Ivan Cantu · Los Angeles · Michael C. Small · Los Angeles Superior Court
Timeline
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14 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesKim Kardashian Wins Defamation Suit as Plaintiff Abandons AppealA Los Angeles judge dismissed Ivan Cantu’s defamation suit against Kim Kardashian after his photo was mistakenly linked to a death‑row inmate; Cantu has now abandoned his appeal.
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15 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesKim Kardashian Waives $167,000 Debt After Instagram LawsuitKim Kardashian forgave a $167,000 debt after a court ordered a man who sued her over a mistaken Instagram post to pay her legal fees.
Sources
independent.co.uk · influencermagazine.uk · mynewsla.com · theblast.com · tvshowsace.com