What difference does it make if UPI is being sued or not? Really...what difference? In reading the Pacer accounts, perhaps the one available is of the suit against the reporter. Is there another one WWASPS has filed against UPI that we're not seeing, possibly because it has a different name, format, or filing date?
BTW, this reporter is a stringer for UPI, meaning that he works as a subcontractor, providing information to UPI (in an area they may have asked him to investigate) but his work is his own. UPI may pick up his story, or they may not. This system would seem to me to protect UPI from liability. On the other hand, I think WWASPS is really stupid to bring suit, which just puts the burden of proof of *non-abuse* on WWASPS. Do they really want to shine the bright light of the media on their dirty secrets?