‘Victory for family to advocate for rights in long term care’ Lambton couple says. Justice J. Ross Macfarlane dismissed a defamation case against Tom and Maria Moore, ruling their concerns about a nursing home’s care during the pandemic were of public interest. The Moores’ comments, shared on social media and in a newspaper, criticized the home’s pandemic policies and care, leading to a lawsuit by the home’s former owner. The judge found the defamation claims weak, emphasizing the importance of free speech on significant public issues, particularly during the pandemic.