Smartmatic settles defamation lawsuit against One America News Network over false election fraud claims

A Smartmatic representative presented the company’s voting system, featuring scanners, touch screens, and printout options, during a meeting of the Secure, Accessible & Fair Elections Commission on August 30, 2018, in Grovetown, Georgia. Despite being at the center of false fraud claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election, this technology company recently settled a defamation lawsuit against One America News Network on April 16, 2024. The settlement is part of a broader legal effort by voting equipment companies that were falsely accused of changing votes to impact the election outcome.

Smartmatic is a Florida-based company that used their voting technology in only one location – Los Angeles County – which is known as a Democratic stronghold within a state that was not a key battleground state during the presidential election. The uproar and misinformation surrounding their involvement in the election prompted legal action to address the false accusations made against them. The resolution of this defamation lawsuit marks a step towards clearing the company’s name and reputation from baseless allegations that emerged in the aftermath of the election.

One America News Network chose not to comment on the settlement or provide any further statements on the matter. This legal development is part of a larger trend where voting technology companies are seeking legal recourse to address false narratives and conspiracy theories that have circulated following the 2020 election. By pushing back against these unfounded claims, Smartmatic and other companies are taking steps to clear their names and protect their reputations from damage caused by baseless accusations.