Coleman Denies Wrongdoing in Langley Defamation Suit
Lawyers for former Langley MLA, cabinet minister, and mayoral candidate Rich Coleman have denied any wrongdoing in a defamation case launched by Township Mayor Eric Woodward.
The case centers around an online article and a series of videos that emerged in 2024 and 2025, claiming that a "political insider got a very special deal at the expense of Langley taxpayers" regarding the purchase of fire trucks by the Township in 2024.
- The lawsuit was launched on May 1 by Mayor Eric Woodward, Councillor Tim Baillie, and Coun. Rob Rindt against a group of "John Does" behind the Langley Monitor website and the Langley Township Watch Facebook group.
- The article and videos in question were posted on the Langley Monitor and the Facebook group in 2024 and 2025.
"political insider got a very special deal at the expense of Langley taxpayers"
Rich Coleman's response claims the lawsuit is an attempt to besmirch his reputation as a former mayoral race rival.
Author's summary: Coleman denies wrongdoing in defamation case.