Defamation lawsuit filed by former Penn State trustee now moved to federal court
Fenchak’s attorney Steven Marino believes, Defendants Pennsylvania State University, Matthew Schuyler, and David Kleppinger individually and through representatives, retaliated against my client, Barry Fenchak, as a result of the my client’s exercise of protected speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 7 of the Pennsylvania Constitution.
News Coverage: Defamation Lawsuit
WJACTV.com | November 11, 2025 | By: Gary Sinderson/WJAC Staff
Old Main at Penn State’s University Park campus on Oct. 27, 2025. Photo by Emma Bannister | Onward State
Barry Fenchick Defamation Lawsuit against Penn State University and Board of Trustees Matthew Schuler, and David Kleppinger
University Park, PA (WJAC) — A former Penn State trustee’s defamation lawsuit against the university and trustee leadership is now in federal court.
Barry Fenchak’s suit was first filed, earlier this month, in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
But a few days later, the lawsuit was transferred to the Federal District Court of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Fenchak claims that his Constitutional rights were violated and false claims were made about him, after he first requested financial information about Penn State’s endowment fund, along with an athletic department contract.
If you or someone you know believes you have been defamed or your First Amendment Rights to Free Speech have been violated, Marino Associates can help. Use the free case evaluation form or call 215-462-3200 to speak to one of our expert attorneys who will give you immediate answers to important questions.
Published By: 6 NBC WJAC, November 11, 2025 | By Gary Sinderson/WJAC Staff
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