From the Niagara Falls Review:
A three-year legal battle between Marineland and a local animal rights group has come to an end.
Marineland of Canada filed a notice of libel suit in July 2003 claiming $250,000 in punitive damages against Niagara Action for Animals.
The proceedings were dropped by Marineland in May and official notification was made Friday.
“We’re happy and relieved the lawsuit is over,” said Daniel Wilson, NAFA public education director.
The lawsuit stemmed from a letter NAFA sent in 2001 to a Niagara Falls car dealership, which was planning a Christmas party at the amusement park.
The letter outlined the group’s concerns over Marineland’s practice of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity.
The party went ahead as scheduled.