William Shatner may see Tampa man in court over paternity claim

[HAB911]

The Hollywood star best known for going where no man has gone before may have a visit to a Florida courthouse in his future.

William Shatner, Capt. James T. Kirk of Star Trek fame, faces a lawsuit alleging slander, libel and defamation from a Tampa man who claims he's the actor's son.

Shatner has triggered an automatic relocation of the lawsuit from state to federal court, his only response so far to the lawsuit. The suit was filed last May in Hillsborough Circuit Court and moved this month to U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

No trial date has been set.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/william-shatner-may-see-tampa-man-in-court-over-paternity-claim/2313142

[spooky3]

1. I never understand how these matters get to court.

These days a lab test is determinative. Just get the test done and deal.

[PoliticAverse]

3. I'd agree with that with the addition of a "loser pays for the test" provision. n/t

[PoliticAverse]

2. Shatner's defense will be that some other man went there before? n/t